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Kate Oliver-Smith, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
13 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Kate Oliver-Smith is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with 13 years' experience. She draws on a background in human resources and practical counselling to help people set realistic goals and work towards them. Kate is warm and down to earth, and she aims to make sessions straightforward and relatable.

Her earlier work in HR involved mediation, coaching and supporting staff with personal and workplace problems. That taught her to listen for practical steps and to untangle difficult situations.

Background and approach

She then trained further in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and person-centred approaches, and now blends those methods depending on the person's needs. In sessions she focuses on what someone wants to change. Conversations are direct but kind, and aim to turn stuck feelings into small, manageable actions.

People come to Kate for things like anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, grief and relationship concerns, as well as issues around self-esteem and life transitions. Kate also works with people facing trauma, attachment and abandonment questions, parenting strain, chronic illness and body image worries.

She pays attention to the practical effects of these problems on daily life and helps people develop coping strategies that fit their routines. Her style is non-judgemental and collaborative. She listens first, and then suggests tools drawn from different therapies.

Sessions aim to be useful from the start, with realistic steps and clear options for moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance so people can make sense of their feelings and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Existential Therapy helps people consider meaning, values and life choices when facing large life changes or uncertainty.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, and then suggest ways forward. That collaborative process means the method can change as needs evolve, mixing listening, practical exercises and reflective conversation.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments.
What concerns can Kate help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, grief and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are warm, direct and practical. She listens first and then helps people set realistic, step-by-step goals for change.
How long has she been practising?
She has 13 years of experience working in counselling and related roles, combining earlier HR work with later psychotherapeutic practice.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
13 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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