Kathryn Sherfield , NCPS

Kathryn Sherfield offers a calm, approachable presence for people seeking support with life’s pressures. She introduces herself simply and listens first, helping clients to name what feels hard and decide what to change. Sessions are paced to suit each person and delivered with kindness and respect.

Kathryn uses a person-centred way of working that puts the client’s perspective at the centre of sessions. This means she spends time building rapport, reflecting what she hears, and helping people notice strengths they may have overlooked. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused ideas when these fit the client’s needs.

She holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from the Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, CPCAB, and is a member of the NCPS (The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society). These credentials are part of her professional background and inform how she plans and reviews work with people.

Typical concerns Kathryn addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction and issues linked to parenting and family life. She also works with career strain, chronic illness, body image, ADHD and compassion fatigue among other areas listed on her profile.

Her sessions are 45 minutes and she aims to be reliable and punctual. Kathryn emphasises trust and mutual respect and works with each person to set goals and review progress as therapy continues.

How Kathryn blends approaches for online work

Kathryn often uses client-centred work, which means the conversation starts with what matters most to the person. She listens actively, reflects back what she hears and helps people find their own solutions rather than telling them what to do.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT when thinking patterns and behaviours are getting in the way. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small practical changes to see if they make a difference, which can suit anxiety, low mood and behavioural habits.

Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. Kathryn will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and adapt methods as the work progresses. This is a collaborative decision rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation from wherever is most convenient. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, step-by-step coaching or when written reflection helps the person process thoughts. These options make counselling more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.