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Kathryn (Kate) Bishop, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Kathryn (Kate) Bishop trained and works in the United Kingdom and has six years of professional experience. She holds BACP accreditation and focuses on helping people who are under stress, anxious, grieving, or recovering from trauma. Kate presents herself as calm and respectful in sessions and aims to make it easier to say what matters.

She uses a client-centred way of working. That means conversations shape the work and the person sets the pace.

Background and approach

The therapist listens for what feels important and helps people find practical next steps rather than offering one-size-fits-all fixes. Kate tailors sessions to the person in front of her. She supports people with low mood, self-esteem struggles, addiction concerns, and intimacy or relationship difficulties.

She also assists those facing career stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, sleep and eating worries, and the challenges of neurodiversity such as autism and attention differences. Additional areas she addresses include chronic illness and caregiving stress, grief and loss, anger, and coping with big life changes.

Kate works with people affected by dissociation, attachment worries, and abandonment fears, as well as those managing bipolar symptoms or the impact of trauma and abuse. Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions can be used to talk things through, practise new ways of handling problems, and set manageable goals.

The emphasis is on steady progress that fits each person’s life and priorities.

How client-centred therapy works online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can make sense of feelings and choose their next steps. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, grief, and the effects of trauma because it prioritises what matters to each person rather than imposing a fixed plan.

Finding the right way of working is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, and then shape the approach together. That collaborative decision-making can change over time as needs shift or progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see non-verbal cues and run longer therapeutic conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or a busy day. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective writing, or when someone prefers to type rather than speak. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into everyday life.
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a client-centred way, so conversations and the person’s priorities guide each session. The focus is on listening, understanding, and helping people find practical steps that suit their lives.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of professional experience working with a broad range of issues including compassion fatigue, ADHD, attachment and communication problems, chronic pain and caregiving stress.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as stated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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