Kate Janach, BACP

Kate Janach draws on a background in general and mental health nursing and four years of counselling experience to support people through difficult life moments. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and uses an integrative approach tailored to each person. Kate aims to listen without judgement and to offer a steady presence as people work out what matters to them next.

She offers a calm, warm space for those facing change, loss, stress or relationship difficulty. Sessions are intended to help people name what is happening, think about how it affects them, and decide what they want moving forward. Kate emphasises respect and empathy in every meeting.

Her experience includes helping people with grief, bereavement and separation, as well as anxiety, depression and stress. She also works with issues around parenting, intimacy, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image and communication problems.

Kate describes her role as supportive rather than directive. She does not give advice or tell people what to do; instead she helps them reflect, identify priorities and explore options. The relationship between counsellor and client is central to the work she does.

People who may find her approach helpful include those wanting a tailored style of counselling rather than a one-size-fits-all model. The emphasis is on building a steady therapeutic space where clients can be heard and begin to make sense of difficult experiences.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Evidence-based approaches are used to guide the work. One common strand is person-centred work, which focuses on listening, understanding feelings and helping people find their own solutions. This approach can help with grief, low mood and relationship challenges.

Another element is integrative counselling, where different methods are combined to suit the individual. That might mean mixing reflective listening with practical strategies for coping with stress, sleep or cravings depending on the person's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy itself. The counsellor will work collaboratively to assess goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and will adapt methods over time so the work stays relevant.

Practical benefits of online therapy include being able to fit sessions into a busy life and reduce travel time. If you are considering remote work, confirm the session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are arranged. The emphasis is on making the sessions work around everyday commitments and on helping people continue counselling even when schedules are tight.