Counsellor profile
Katie Rennison, BACP
Counsellor - stress and trauma support
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness techniques
About Katie
Counsellor Katie Rennison is a BACP member with three years' counselling experience in the United Kingdom. She works with stress, anxiety, family and relationship issues, grief, depression, addictions and trauma among other concerns. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Katie describes herself as an integrative humanistic counsellor. She believes no single method fits everyone, so she combines ideas from different approaches. In the room she listens and reflects, aiming to understand each person's experience and help them make choices that feel right.
Her background includes two years working in-house with NHS doctors. In that role she worked with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, abuse and recovery from addiction. That experience informs how she recognises the effects of trauma and its impact on everyday life.
Katie uses a person-centred stance that places the client as expert in their own life. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps and on mindfulness and existential ideas to explore meaning and present-moment noticing. Trauma-focused approaches are included when addressing past harm.
Sessions are paced to the individual. Katie says she aims to build trust by listening without judgement and offering unconditional positive regard. If someone wants to explore family or parenting stress, identity or intimacy concerns, or how to cope with a major life change, she will work with them to find a practical way forward.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote counselling
Client-centred work focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor treats the client as the expert on their own life and uses reflection to help clarify feelings and choices. This approach suits people who want a space to think things through and make their own decisions.Solution-focused techniques aim for practical next steps. These are short, goal-oriented tools that identify small changes and build on existing strengths. They are useful for tackling immediate problems like sleep, coping with stress or communication difficulties.
Katie sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to match their needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing one way of working.
The practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions into everyday life, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. The original biography does not list which remote formats are used, so confirm available session types before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer sessions that suit work breaks, quieter surroundings or not being on camera, and Katie can help decide what will work best for a client's circumstances.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions and trauma among many other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses an integrative humanistic style, centring the client and drawing on solution-focused, mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas as needed.
How long has she been counselling?
She has three years' counselling experience, including two years working in-house with NHS doctors.
What professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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