- Client-centred approach
- Psychodynamic elements
- Practical problem-solving
About Kate
Kate Neligan is a counsellor with 16 years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She is a registered member of the BACP and works in an integrative way that draws on several therapeutic approaches. Kate aims to make first appointments straightforward and calm for people who are worried about taking the first step.
She uses Client-Centred Therapy to put the person’s own experience at the heart of sessions. That means listening closely, reflecting what comes up, and helping people find their own solutions. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past patterns may affect present feelings and relationships.
Sessions may include practical, solution-focused exercises when useful. Kate tailors the pace and techniques to each person, offering both short-term and longer-term support depending on needs. Her style is described as empathic and collaborative, emphasising respect and compassion in the room.
Her background includes work in private practice and roles within the NHS. That range informs how she supports people with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, addiction concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress and career questions.
People often come for help with life transitions, self-esteem, communication problems, and complex family or attachment issues. Kate aims to make therapy a practical space for talking through feelings, testing new ways of relating, and building strategies that fit everyday life.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. Online sessions using this approach focus on active listening, reflection, and helping people find their own answers to problems such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and early relationships that influence present feelings. In an online setting this can help someone notice repeating themes and bring new understanding to long-standing issues like attachment concerns or grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals, whether that means short-term, solution-focused tools or a longer exploration of past patterns. Goals, preferences and practical needs guide how the work is shaped.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats need less bandwidth or can be shorter for quick check-ins, while others support deeper, longer conversations depending on what the therapist and client agree on.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Kate works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach is empathic and collaborative, centring the person's experience. Kate combines Client-Centred Therapy with psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to suit individual needs.
What is Kate's professional background?
She has 16 years of experience working in private practice and within the NHS, bringing both short-term and long-term work to her practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kate is a registered member of the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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