Counsellor profile
Katie McGhee, NCPS
Counsellor - Anxiety and Grief
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Solution-focused steps
About Katie
Counsellor Katie McGhee, NCPS, has six years of professional experience in private practice in the United Kingdom. She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and depression. Her work also covers coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting and career concerns. Katie draws on several therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural techniques and client-centred methods.
Before full-time counselling she worked for 24 years as a Welfare Rights Officer, offering a counselling advice service and acting as an advocate for people seeking support. That background informs a practical approach to conversations. Katie uses that experience to help people articulate what matters to them and identify manageable next steps.
Sessions combine listening with practical tools. She uses client-centred listening to understand a person’s experience. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to spot patterns of thinking and test different ways of responding. Solution-focused steps are used to set small, achievable goals.
Katie adapts the work to common life pressures such as parenting strain, work stress and compassion fatigue. She also helps people dealing with trauma-related symptoms and with attention difficulties like ADHD. The NCPS credential is shown as NCPS in her details.
People can expect clear, plain talk about what the sessions will involve and collaborative planning of next steps. To begin, follow the site’s process to match and book an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
The client-centred approach focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience. It aims to make space for what matters to the client and to guide conversations without imposing a fixed plan. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try different responses, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleeping problems. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, achievable steps. It helps set short-term goals and track progress rather than concentrating only on past problems. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be reviewed as sessions progress. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Registered or accredited professionals can support practical aims such as reducing symptoms of anxiety, improving sleep routines or managing stress through structured sessions.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and depression. Other areas include addictions, trauma and parenting concerns.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused steps. Trauma-focused methods are also part of her approach when relevant.
How much professional experience does she have?
Katie has six years in private counselling practice, plus 24 years previously as a Welfare Rights Officer providing a counselling advice service.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
The profile lists NCPS as her credential and shows the United Kingdom as her location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and first steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online counselling options button.
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