Counsellor profile
Kate Lacy, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kate
Counsellor and NCPS member with 25 years' experience. Kate Lacy works in the United Kingdom and supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, depression, addictions and many other concerns.
Kate uses straightforward talking and listening. She treats people as experts in their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than medical labels or quick fixes.
Her background spans long-term counselling and short-term focused work. She draws on attachment ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive approaches to help change unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to calm strong emotions.
In a session she will ask about the problem, what has helped before, and what someone wants to change. Conversations aim to be direct and realistic, with options to try small experiments between meetings. Kate pays attention to patterns in relationships, how people manage feelings, and day-to-day coping skills.
People come for many reasons including grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, work stress, or problems with sleep and eating. The work can cover both immediate worries and longerstanding issues. Kate also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic health issues, and career decisions.
Language used in sessions is English. Before booking, people are encouraged to confirm which session formats are currently offered and how sessions are arranged.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current ways of relating. It helps when recurring patterns in partnerships or friendships keep causing the same upset. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and helping the person find their own answers. This approach is useful when someone needs space to talk through feelings and choices without a lot of direction.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and practical problems where changing thought patterns can reduce distress. These approaches can be used together, depending on the issue and the person's preferences.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try ways of working, and agree on what seems most useful. This is a collaborative process and can change as issues shift over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please check which options are available before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm the current arrangements and scheduling before you arrange a first meeting.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief and many other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She uses attachment ideas, client-centred listening, cognitive techniques and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in counselling and related therapeutic roles.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is a member of NCPS as stated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from outside the UK work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the available formats before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.