Katharine (Kate) James

• Anxiety and stress
• Relationship issues
• Hypnotherapy and CBT

About Katharine

Katharine (Kate) James works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief and self-esteem using counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices. She is registered with NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) and has 17 years of experience in the field.

Kate uses a collaborative, client-centred approach. She listens to what feels difficult and helps people make practical changes. Sessions often focus on managing overwhelming feelings, improving communication, and building confidence.

She draws on cognitive and emotion-focused methods alongside hypnotherapy. This means conversations about thoughts and feelings are combined with exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Kate also uses mindfulness to help calm racing minds and improve day-to-day coping.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stresses and career concerns. She also helps people with grief, compassion fatigue, ADHD-related difficulties and relationship strains including infidelity and separation.

Kate frames therapy as practical and exploratory. She helps people identify what is getting in the way and creates steps to try between sessions. Meetings can be short-term to resolve a specific issue or longer term for deeper change.

Sessions are conducted in English and are based in the United Kingdom. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, users select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her therapeutic approaches work with online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in the room, listening and responding to what matters most to them; it helps when someone needs a reflective space to clarify feelings and choices.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and helps people understand patterns of interaction and attachment that affect closeness and conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit the client’s goals, needs and preferences and will adjust the plan together as therapy progresses. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.

If you plan to use online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Practical benefits of online work can include fitting appointments around work or family commitments, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or don’t require video, which can help on busy days. Registered or accredited professionals can guide you on which session type will best suit your circumstances.

Topics Katharine lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Blended family issues
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Hypnotherapy
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Katharine

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of focus and she offers tools to help manage overwhelming feelings.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred therapy alongside cognitive behavioural therapy, emotionally-focused work and hypnotherapy.

How much experience does she have?

She has 17 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

Is she registered and where is she based?

She is registered with NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society) and works from the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom at present.

How are sessions structured and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Begin by selecting the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.