NCPS

Kate Oliver-Smith , NCPS

Therapist in United Kingdom

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About Kate

Kate Oliver-Smith is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with a background in human resources who helps people set and reach realistic personal goals through therapy. With 13 years of professional experience and the NCPS credential, she brings practical workplace experience together with formal therapeutic training to support clients facing emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Her career began in HR, where she worked directly with individuals and teams to resolve personal and workplace problems using mediation, coaching, and counselling. Those experiences clarified her attraction to helping others and led her to train in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy.

Combining counselling skills, HR insight, a non-judgemental stance, and empathic awareness, she tailors her work to each client’s needs. Her manner is warm, down to earth, and approachable, creating a space where people can explore difficulties and build coping strategies.

She works with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, abuse, eating concerns, emotional difficulties, low self-esteem and confidence, relationship challenges, relaxation, and stress. Kate aims to help clients gain clarity, develop practical tools, and move toward achievable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, non-judgemental environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers support and reflection. It can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing emotions, and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related difficulties.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and relationships. It can provide deeper insight into long-standing emotional patterns, attachment issues, and recurring relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kate works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will suggest or combine methods that best fit the individual. This collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan that can evolve over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic work while accommodating personal schedules and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kate Oliver-Smith have?

Kate Oliver-Smith has 13 years of experience.

Is Kate Oliver-Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, which indicates a recognised professional qualification in counselling.

In which languages does Kate Oliver-Smith provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kate Oliver-Smith located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kate Oliver-Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Kate Oliver-Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kate Oliver-Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Kate Oliver-Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kate Oliver-Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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