Katherine Orr

Katherine Orr offers calm, non-judgemental support for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger and other life challenges. She encourages clients to name what feels hard and to explore how thoughts, feelings and actions fit together. Katherine keeps sessions focused on practical steps and compassionate listening so people can begin to feel steadier. Katherine is a BACP counsellor, which means she is on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy register. She describes her work as collaborative and avoids giving direct advice; instead she helps clients find their own solutions. Her style blends talking about past patterns with looking at present-day thoughts and behaviours. In sessions she may use person-centred ways of listening, psychodynamic ideas about how early experiences shape current reactions, and cognitive behavioural techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking. These methods are combined to match what each person needs. Katherine has around four years' experience working with issues such as depression, trauma and addictions. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, eating and body image issues, parenting stress, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment and communication problems, blended family dynamics, and problems with control or guilt. Katherine aims for a professional approach with a personal touch, helping people make gradual, realistic changes. If someone wants a straightforward, empathetic counsellor who listens and helps set practical steps, she may be a good fit.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful, non-judgemental listening. The counsellor reflects what a person says and helps them make sense of their own feelings and choices. This approach supports people who need space to be heard and understood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping strategies, which can help with anxiety, anger and low mood.

Psychodynamic ideas consider how earlier relationships and patterns influence current behaviour. Talking about past experiences can reveal recurring themes and provide material for change in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods as therapy progresses. Katherine aims to match techniques to a person's goals and preferences, so sessions stay relevant and collaborative.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with a registered professional from different locations, while planning sessions around everyday life.