Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS

Kathryn Sherfield works with people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low or overwhelmed by life changes. She welcomes those dealing with trauma, relationship problems, grief, addiction and a wide range of emotional and practical difficulties. Kathryn aims to make the first step easier with a calm, non-judgemental approach.

Kathryn holds the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She draws mainly on a person-centred way of working that keeps the client’s experience at the heart of each session. That means she listens closely and helps people find their own solutions rather than telling them what to do.

In practice she blends a few approaches to suit the person in front of her. She may use elements of cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques alongside narrative ways of looking at life stories. Sessions are adapted to the concerns and pace of each person, with an emphasis on building trust and practical coping tools.

Kathryn says she brings warmth, empathy and steadiness to sessions. She aims to support people to increase self-worth, manage difficult feelings and develop strategies for everyday life. She keeps things straightforward and works step by step so changes feel manageable.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Prospective clients should check the session format and scheduling details when they begin the sign-up process so they know what to expect before booking.

How Kathryn's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centred work focuses on careful listening and building a respectful, non-judgemental relationship. Online sessions that follow this approach concentrate on understanding what matters to the person and helping them make their own decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it suits problems like anxiety and low mood where structured exercises can help.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and then agree which methods to try. That means the plan can change as progress is made, and you stay involved in deciding what helps most.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general online therapy can be easier to fit around work and family life, reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video, which can help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use these methods, aim to make remote sessions practical and focused on useful tools and coping skills.