Katherine Coates , BACP

Katherine Coates is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety and addiction concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, abuse and sexuality questions. Katherine is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.

Katherine brings six years of professional therapy experience alongside two decades of work in the substance use field. That background gives her a practical understanding of addiction-related struggles and how they intersect with mental health. She aims to meet each person where they are, listening first and adapting her approach to individual needs.

Sessions focus on clear, achievable goals. Katherine helps people break down overwhelming problems into small steps. She works on coping skills for panic and anxiety, practical strategies for workplace stress, and ways to reduce shame and isolation.

People who want to talk about sexuality, LGBT concerns, or women’s issues can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space. Katherine pays attention to attachment patterns and feelings of abandonment when these come up. She also addresses guilt, impulsivity and problems with self-worth in straightforward language.

Therapy can start with a short discussion of priorities and a simple plan for the next few sessions. Katherine tailors the pace and tools to what each person finds helpful, whether that means skill practice, reflective conversation or problem-focused work.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical skills and understanding patterns of thought and behaviour. One common approach helps people learn coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing and grounding, small behavioural steps, and ways to interrupt worry cycles. This approach is useful for stress, panic attacks and everyday anxiety.

Another useful method looks at how attachment and past experiences shape current relationships and feelings. It helps people recognise patterns of abandonment, isolation or shame and try different ways of relating. That kind of work can support recovery from trauma, reduce loneliness, and improve self-worth.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as you go. You and the therapist decide together what feels most helpful.

Online sessions make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when you want visual connection. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when it is easier to speak without being on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, sharing thoughts between sessions, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and daily life.