Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS

Kathryn Sherfield helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood or life changes. She introduces a calm, non-judgemental tone in sessions and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. Kathryn uses a straightforward, warm manner so people can begin to notice small shifts in how they think and feel.

She commonly supports people dealing with trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, addiction and challenges with self-esteem. Kathryn also offers help for sleep or eating concerns, anger, career pressure, ADHD-related struggles and long-term health or caregiving stress. Her practice covers a wide range of personal issues so clients often bring mixed, complex problems.

Kathryn trained to a recognised standard in therapeutic counselling and holds the NCPS credential. NCPS stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She has five years of professional experience and adapts sessions to suit each person’s needs.

Her usual way of working is person-centred, which means she follows your pace and priorities rather than giving fixed solutions. She also draws on cognitive techniques, mindfulness and narrative or solution-focused ideas when these fit the situation. Sessions last 45 minutes and Kathryn aims to be punctual and consistent.

People who choose Kathryn can expect an approachable counsellor who listens, reflects and helps them test small, manageable changes. She encourages regular review of the work so goals stay relevant and useful.

How Kathryn's approaches work online

Her person-centred way of working means video or phone sessions focus on what matters most to the client, with the counsellor following their pace and priorities. This approach suits people who need space to talk and build trust before making changes.

Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small practical changes in thinking and behaviour. These methods can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and patterns that feed stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce rumination and bring steadier moments throughout the day.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Kathryn will discuss options and adapt methods based on a person's goals, preferences and how they respond in early sessions. That way the plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.

Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls work well for deeper conversation where non-verbal cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, written reflections or times when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people keep continuity of care and make therapy fit around daily life.