Kate Woodall , BACP, NCPS

Kate Woodall is a UK-registered counsellor and occupational therapist with six years of clinical experience working with people facing both physical health and mental health challenges. She holds membership with professional counselling bodies including BACP and NCPS, and is registered as an occupational therapist with the HCPC. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, NCPS is a recognised counselling organisation, and HCPC is the Health and Care Professions Council which registers allied health professionals.

Across her practice Kate has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and the practical and emotional impacts of long-term illness or disability. Her background includes bereavement counselling delivered within a UK hospice setting, and work addressing caregiver stress, workplace difficulties, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Kate works to build an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored and understood. She aims to help clients find motivation, strengthen confidence, and develop coping strategies that fit their circumstances. Taking the first step to seek support can take courage, and Kate acknowledges and values that decision.

Her practice hours include Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, and Friday sessions from 9am to 11am and 2pm to 5pm.

Therapeutic approaches for online support and change

Kate draws on client-centered therapy and mindfulness therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on a respectful, non-directive relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps the person explore their feelings and choices - this approach is often helpful for building self-esteem, confidence, and clarity during life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce the hold of anxiety and support better coping with stress and persistent physical health challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kate collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to try techniques, reflect on what helps, and adjust the plan together so the work feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with Kate is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access support around work, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing people to engage in therapy in ways that suit their everyday lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make steady progress.