Kathryn Sherfield

Kathryn Sherfield is a counsellor who aims to make the first step into therapy feel straightforward. She offers warm, non-judgemental sessions and adapts her approach to suit individual needs. Her style emphasises listening and building rapport so clients can talk through what matters to them.

Kathryn holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a registered and accredited member of the NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She has five years' experience working with a wide range of concerns, from stress and anxiety to grief, relationship issues, addiction and anger. Her background also includes supporting people facing chronic illness, bereavement, attachment and family-related difficulties.

Her main approach is person-centred counselling, where the focus is on helping people discover their own insights and resources. She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness, and brings in narrative and solution-focused techniques when they suit the client. Kathryn aims to help people build practical tools and greater self-worth through the work.

Sessions are held in a respectful atmosphere and Kathryn says she keeps to clear boundaries such as starting and ending on time. She emphasises mutual trust and regular review of the work so progress and goals stay visible. Kathryn describes herself as caring, adaptable and committed to offering reliable support.

If someone is thinking about starting therapy, Kathryn encourages them to take that first step and seek a counsellor they can connect with. She aims to provide a welcoming space to begin that process and to help clients find ways to manage the issues they bring.

How Kathryn’s approaches can work online and in sessions

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening and helping the client identify their own solutions. The counsellor offers empathy and reflection, aiming to increase self-awareness and confidence so people can make changes they choose.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try small experiments to change how they respond to stress, anxiety or anger.

Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple ways to notice the present moment and calm reactivity. These practices can support people who struggle with rumination, emotional overwhelm or sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kathryn will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods as the client’s needs become clearer. The process is collaborative and reviewed regularly to make sure it fits.

Practical benefits of working with a therapist include fitting sessions into a busy life and keeping momentum between meetings. Because session formats were not specified, confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that arranging sessions to suit their routine makes it easier to practise new strategies and keep progress moving forward.