Counsellor profile
Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Kathryn
Counsellor Kathryn Sherfield is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with five years' practice. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Kathryn also lists support for relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, sleep and eating issues, parenting strains, anger, career matters, bipolar, ADHD and other areas noted in her profile.
Kathryn uses a person-centred way of working. That means she listens, reflects what she hears and helps people find their own answers rather than telling them what to do. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused ideas when these suit a person's needs.
Sessions are described as adaptable to each person. Kathryn aims for regular, reliable meetings and keeps time to 45 minutes. She says she treats people with respect and works to build trust and clear professional boundaries while reviewing the work as it progresses.
Her formal training includes the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and registration with NCPS. Kathryn practises in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She does not take international clients.
Practical details about arranging a first session are given through the directory process. Kathryn asks people to use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How Kathryn uses counselling approaches online
Kathryn commonly uses person-centred counselling online, which focuses on listening and reflecting so the client can make sense of their situation and decide on next steps. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to talk things through and build their own strategies.She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to help identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. CBT-style work can be useful for problems like anxiety, low mood, sleep and some stress-related difficulties. Mindfulness practice is offered as a way of building simple attention and breathing habits to reduce reactivity and steady focus.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn discusses options with each person and agrees which methods to use based on their needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as therapy goes on.
The directory describes how to request sessions but does not list specific online formats here. Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before you book. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions into busy lives by avoiding travel, making it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or to join from a quieter place. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques for video or phone appointments to suit each person's situation.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns such as grief, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, sleep and eating issues, parenting strains and career problems.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling, with additional use of cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused ideas where they fit the person.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of practice working with a broad range of client needs.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact fees are provided during booking.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button on this site, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment.
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.