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Kathryn Sherfield

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Kathryn Sherfield

United Kingdom

Compassionate counsellor who listens and adapts

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  • Person-centred focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Warm and steady support

About Kathryn

Kathryn Sherfield offers a calm, non-judgemental approach for people seeking support with a wide range of difficulties. She greets clients with warmth and patience and aims to adapt sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions are 45 minutes and Kathryn emphasises steady, reliable support throughout the therapeutic process.

Kathryn uses a person-centred way of working, which means she listens closely and helps people find their own answers rather than telling them what to do. She also draws on other approaches when helpful, such as cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness, to suit individual goals. This flexible mix helps people tackle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes.

Her background includes a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and membership of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS. Kathryn has five years of experience working with many concerns listed in her profile, from trauma and addiction to relationship and career issues.

In sessions she focuses on building trust and mutual respect. She aims to provide a quiet, undisturbed space and to maintain professional boundaries while working collaboratively with each person. Kathryn pays attention to practical steps people can take between sessions to build confidence and coping skills.

She works with clients in the United Kingdom and conducts therapy in English. To begin, people follow the platform’s matching process and schedule according to availability. Kathryn encourages anyone feeling uncertain to take the first step and reach out.

How Kathryn blends practical methods for online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so people can find their own solutions; it helps when someone needs understanding and support to build confidence. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and introduces small changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to calm the mind and manage stress.

Choosing an approach is a shared process. Kathryn will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to use. She aims to work collaboratively and review progress together, adjusting the approach when something isn’t helping.

The original biography does not specify which online or face-to-face formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that helps you engage. Many people find that trying a few approaches online helps them discover what feels most useful, and Kathryn will support you in testing what works for your daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kathryn help with?

She supports people with many concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, sleeping and eating problems, parenting strain, career pressures and ADHD.

What is her counselling style like?

Her main approach is person-centred therapy, which means she listens and helps you find your own answers. She also brings in cognitive behavioural ideas, mindfulness and other approaches when they suit your goals.

How much experience does Kathryn have?

She has five years of experience working with a broad range of client needs and adapts sessions to match each person’s situation.

What qualifications and location are listed?

She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and is a registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how Kathryn is working at the time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and the platform’s subscription model; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with Kathryn?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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