Katie Lohan, BACP

Katie Lohan helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar. She also supports people with eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, career stress, and challenges around sexual expression including kink and BDSM. Katie works with a wide range of life adjustments and family-related issues reported by individuals.

Katie uses straightforward, person-focused counselling. Sessions are shaped by the person in front of her and their priorities. She listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people notice the choices they already have. This style suits people who want a steady, respectful presence while they sort things out.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centred Therapy. That means she blends noticing thoughts and feelings, spotting unhelpful patterns, and supporting people to act in line with what matters to them. Katie aims to translate therapeutic ideas into small steps people can try between sessions.

She holds BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Katie has three years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She sees work with addiction, domestic violence, chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and fatherhood issues as particular areas of focus.

Katie offers practical support for everyday problems alongside more complex issues such as trauma and relationship breakdown. She encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready and will collaborate on a plan that fits their life and goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing out new behaviours to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centred Therapy offers a supportive, non-directive space where the counsellor follows the person's lead and helps them access their own resources and choices.

Katie will work collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. She discusses goals, preferences and practical needs and then mixes methods that fit the situation. Figuring out what helps is part of the work together rather than a one-time decision.

Online therapy with Katie is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat gives a quicker back-and-forth for short check-ins, and text messaging can support ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring duties and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.