Katharine (Kate) James
NCPS
Kind, practical counselling for anger and stress
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- Gentle collaborative style
- Practical coping tools
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Katharine
Katharine (Kate) James is a counsellor with 17 years of experience. She works with people who are feeling anxious, stressed, stuck, or struggling in their relationships. Kate aims to help clients feel calmer, more confident, and better able to handle life’s challenges.
Her style is gentle and collaborative. She listens closely and helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as noticing and working with emotions. Kate draws on counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to offer a range of ways to make change.
People come to her for anxiety, depression, anger and grief, as well as problems with sleep, eating and confidence. She also supports those facing big life changes such as divorce, bereavement or career shifts. Relationship difficulties, communication problems and intimacy concerns are also common themes in her practice.
In sessions Kate helps people develop clearer choices and steady coping skills. She uses conversation, guided exercises and breathing or relaxation work when useful. The aim is to build tools that a person can use between appointments to manage stress and strong feelings.
Kate is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Her style is gentle and collaborative. She listens closely and helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as noticing and working with emotions. Kate draws on counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and mindfulness to offer a range of ways to make change.
People come to her for anxiety, depression, anger and grief, as well as problems with sleep, eating and confidence. She also supports those facing big life changes such as divorce, bereavement or career shifts. Relationship difficulties, communication problems and intimacy concerns are also common themes in her practice.
In sessions Kate helps people develop clearer choices and steady coping skills. She uses conversation, guided exercises and breathing or relaxation work when useful. The aim is to build tools that a person can use between appointments to manage stress and strong feelings.
Kate is based in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship. Online sessions use this approach to help people talk through what matters most and to find their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful cycles; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and anger management.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean trying a few techniques and adapting them as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It also lets people use breathing, relaxation and written exercises in the moment, helping them practise skills in daily life.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 17+ years
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- NCPS · No. KJ00P01
As listed by the therapist. You can check a registration with the body that issued it.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kate commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression and grief, plus relationship and intimacy issues and life transitions.
What is Kate's therapeutic style?
Her approach is gentle and collaborative, combining client-centred listening with practical exercises and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
Kate has 17 years of practice working in counselling and psychotherapy.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the NCPS credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kate?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kate?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and book a slot based on the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.