Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS

Kathryn Sherfield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. She works with people facing issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression and the everyday pressures that come with life changes. Kathryn offers a warm, non-judgemental space and adapts sessions to meet individual needs.

Kathryn holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society - NCPS. She mainly uses a person-centred approach, which means she listens closely and supports clients to find their own solutions rather than telling them what to do. She also draws on other approaches when helpful, including cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused techniques.

Sessions last 45 minutes and Kathryn emphasises regular, reliable contact and clear boundaries. She describes her role as walking alongside people while they build awareness and practical strategies for coping. The aim is to boost confidence and leave clients with tools they can use after therapy.

Her background includes five years of practice across a wide range of concerns, from grief and relationship issues to chronic illness and caregiver stress. Kathryn says she creates a quiet, undisturbed space and reviews progress together as therapy continues.

People choosing to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to Kathryn's availability. She encourages anyone ready to take the first step to use the Start Therapy process and begin the conversation.

How Kathryn uses therapeutic approaches online

Kathryn commonly uses person-centred work and cognitive behavioural ideas to guide online therapy. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own answers; it suits people who want a supportive space to think things through. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and helps people develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood or sleep difficulties.

She may also bring in mindfulness techniques to help with stress and grief by encouraging grounding and simple attention practices. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree together which methods to try and review progress as you go.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family by removing travel time, and making shorter check-ins easier to schedule. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Kathryn aims to work with people to make therapy fit everyday life and commitments rather than asking you to reorganise everything around sessions.