Katie McGhee , NCPS

Katie McGhee is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of private practice experience and an advanced professional diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling. She also brings 24 years of experience working as a Welfare Rights Officer, where she provided a counselling advice service and advocated on behalf of people who needed a voice. This combination of clinical training and long-term advocacy work informs a practice grounded in practical support and empathic listening.

Katie works with people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and depression, tailoring interventions to each person’s situation. She approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating treatment plans that reflect individual needs and goals. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, alongside other therapies suited to the presenting concerns.

Throughout her work Katie emphasizes collaboration and personal agency, adapting pace and techniques to what feels most useful for the person in front of her. Her background in welfare rights complements her therapeutic work by helping clients navigate practical challenges alongside emotional healing.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Katie commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - is also a frequent part of her work; it helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. When trauma is a central concern, trauma-focused approaches provide structured ways to address traumatic memories and their ongoing effects while pacing work to the client’s readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time and checks in regularly to make sure the plan remains helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to connect from home or other convenient locations. Sessions can take place by video call or phone for real-time conversation, or via live chat and text-based messaging for more frequent, brief check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules.