- Empathic approach
- Practical strategies
- Works in English
About Kate
Kate Oliver-Smith is a psychotherapeutic counsellor with thirteen years of experience. She draws on a background in Human Resources and counselling to help people set realistic goals and manage life challenges. Kate presents as warm, down to earth and approachable in sessions.
She began her career in Human Resources, supporting individuals and teams with mediation, coaching and workplace problems. That work showed her she enjoyed helping people and had a talent for it, so she moved into therapeutic practice. She trained in a range of approaches including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy.
Kate blends counselling skills with HR experience to shape each session around the person in front of her. She describes her style as non-judgemental and empathic, focusing on what the client needs right now. Conversations are practical and focused on achievable steps as well as exploring feelings.
She has experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction-related concerns. Kate also supports people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and life changes. Additional interests include caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image.
Sessions aim to help people understand what they want, identify small changes, and build coping strategies that fit everyday life. Kate works in English and accepts international clients. If you want a straightforward, collaborative approach, she offers practical support and space to talk through what matters to you.
She began her career in Human Resources, supporting individuals and teams with mediation, coaching and workplace problems. That work showed her she enjoyed helping people and had a talent for it, so she moved into therapeutic practice. She trained in a range of approaches including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy.
Kate blends counselling skills with HR experience to shape each session around the person in front of her. She describes her style as non-judgemental and empathic, focusing on what the client needs right now. Conversations are practical and focused on achievable steps as well as exploring feelings.
She has experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression and addiction-related concerns. Kate also supports people facing relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, sleep difficulties and life changes. Additional interests include caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image.
Sessions aim to help people understand what they want, identify small changes, and build coping strategies that fit everyday life. Kate works in English and accepts international clients. If you want a straightforward, collaborative approach, she offers practical support and space to talk through what matters to you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Kate’s approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences, offering empathy and active listening to help people feel heard and understood. This approach suits work on self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports practical changes. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and some forms of addiction-related behaviour.
Kate will work with each client to find the approach that feels most useful. Choosing a way of working is collaborative - she will discuss goals, try techniques and adjust the focus as needed to suit the person’s needs and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life. Online options may reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday and make it simpler to attend from different locations. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer online sessions to help people access therapy when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kate commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and self-esteem. The profile also lists interests such as chronic pain and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are described as warm, down to earth and non-judgemental. She focuses on practical steps alongside exploring feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has thirteen years of professional experience combining HR work and therapeutic practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows the credential NCPS and states she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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