- Person-centred support
- Practical coping tools
- Warm, non-judgemental approach
About Kathryn
Kathryn Sherfield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who aims to help people feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and other life challenges. Kathryn uses warmth and empathy to build trust from the first session.
Kathryn holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She mainly uses a person-centred approach, which means she listens and helps people find their own solutions rather than telling them what to do. She also brings in techniques from cognitive behavioural and narrative approaches when these suit a person’s goals.
Sessions are intended to help people raise self-worth, manage emotions and develop everyday strategies. Kathryn describes therapy as a shared journey where she walks alongside a person while they make sense of their thoughts and feelings. She aims to show how small changes can lead to clearer thinking and better coping.
Kathryn has around five years’ experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, addiction, codependency and parenting stress. She says trust and mutual respect are central to effective counselling and commits to regular review of the work and the relationship.
Practical matters are kept straightforward: sessions last 45 minutes and Kathryn aims to start and end on time. People who want to begin are invited to take that first step and connect to see if they feel comfortable working together.
How Kathryn's approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred work focuses on listening closely and reflecting what a person says so they can find their own solutions; this helps with low self-esteem, relationship worries and big life decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviour and uses practical tasks to change unhelpful routines, which can aid anxiety, depression and some coping skills. Mindfulness-based elements teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage strong emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods suit someone’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts responses over time and reviews progress together to make sure the approach fits.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around busy lives, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. It can also allow sessions that do not require being on camera, or that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, depending on what the therapist and client agree works best.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Kathryn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues as well as trauma, addiction, codependency and many other concerns listed on her profile.
What is her general counselling style?
Her core style is person-centred counselling, offering a listening, non-judgemental space while bringing in other practical methods when useful.
What experience does she have?
She has about five years of experience working with a wide range of client needs and adapting sessions to suit individuals.
What qualifications does she hold and where does she practise?
She holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) and is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), practising in the United Kingdom.
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.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Kathryn?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.