Counsellor profile
Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS
Counsellor - relationships and parenting
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- Person centred
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness
About Kathryn
Kathryn Sherfield is a counsellor registered with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) with five years' experience. She offers short and long term therapy to adults in the United Kingdom and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties.
Kathryn uses a person-centred approach as her main style. She aims to listen without judgement and to help people develop their own awareness and coping strategies. She also draws on other approaches, such as cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness, when these suit an individual's needs.
Sessions are paced to the person and Kathryn says she adapts meetings to fit what the client needs at the time. She emphasises regular contact, clear boundaries, and learning practical ways to manage feelings and behaviour. She describes sessions as 45 minutes long and aims to start and finish on time.
Her background includes a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling awarded by CPCAB and registration with the NCPS. That combination informs how she works with issues such as grief, addiction, body image, parenting strain and communication problems.
People looking for help with life changes, coping strategies or improving self-esteem will find an approach that focuses on listening and building practical tools. Kathryn asks prospective clients to use the site process to match and book an initial appointment so they can see if her style fits their needs.
How sessions work
How Kathryn’s approaches work in online sessions
Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and helping someone find their own understanding of a problem. Online, this means the therapist prioritises attentive listening and gentle questioning so the client can develop their own strategies for coping.Cognitive behavioural techniques look at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and teach practical skills to change them. Used online, CBT-style work often includes short exercises, simple homework and clear goal-setting to track progress between sessions.
Mindfulness approaches teach simple attention exercises and grounding methods to reduce anxious reactivity and improve sleep or concentration. These can be practised during or between sessions and are useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.
Choosing the best mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss the client's goals, preferences and immediate needs and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process is revisited as the therapy continues to ensure the approach fits the person's situation.
Session formats are not listed in the profile, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit counselling into a busy week and may make it easier to attend regular meetings, keep short check-ins, or work around work and family commitments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and parenting issues, as listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main style is person-centred counselling, and she brings in approaches like cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on various concerns, as stated in her profile.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society).
Can she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, according to the profile.
How do I get started with an appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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