Counsellor profile
Kate Woodall, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and grief support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kate
Counsellor Kate Woodall is a BACP and NCPS registered practitioner working in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression and major life changes. Kate also has a focus on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt and isolation.
Kate draws on straightforward talking therapy methods. Sessions centre on listening and helping people make sense of what they are feeling. She uses client-centred work alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing and somatic ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build practical ways to cope.
Her background includes work in a UK hospice where she provided bereavement counselling, and clinical experience with people facing both physical health and mental health challenges. That experience informs how she responds to grief, chronic illness and the stress of caregiving.
In sessions Kate aims for clear, honest conversation. She helps people name what matters to them, set small goals and try new ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness practices and body-based awareness are offered as tools when they fit the person's needs.
Practical matters such as appointment times and how sessions run are discussed at first contact. To start, clients use the site's matching process and then schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and the subscription used can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used and how online counselling works
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens, reflects and follows what the client brings to the room to help them make sense of feelings and choices. This approach is useful for stress, low self esteem and life changes.Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention to the present moment through simple practices. It can help reduce rumination and anxiety by building steady, short habits of noticing thoughts and bodily sensations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kate will talk with each person about what feels helpful and try different ways of working until a good fit is reached. This is a collaborative process based on needs, goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work and family life and reducing travel time. If you are unsure which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can discuss timing, session length and how to make sessions work in everyday life during your first contact.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and workplace issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses client-centred work and draws on mindfulness, motivational interviewing and somatic ideas. Sessions focus on listening, practical coping strategies and noticing unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with people facing physical and mental health challenges, including bereavement work in a UK hospice.
Which professional bodies is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Session cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm specific fees during the initial contact.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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.