Katie Lane, NCPS

Katie Lane is a counsellor who draws on client-centred ways of working to create a respectful, non-judgemental space. She uses plain talk and practical steps so people can say what matters to them and start making changes. Katie holds NCPS as a credential and has five years of practice experience.

Katie has worked in educational settings and runs a independent practice. She supports people with LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy concerns, and sex-related issues. She also helps with low self-esteem, motivation, anxiety, stress and depression.

Her work often includes practical problem solving and short-term goal setting. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and make small changes that improve day-to-day life. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Katie adapts conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and what feels workable in their life. She aims to offer steady support while people try new approaches and coping strategies.

She also has experience with more specific concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, carer stress, chronic illness, body image and issues around commitment and infidelity. Katie frames therapy as a collaborative process and will work with clients to set realistic next steps.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says. It aims to create acceptance and understanding so people can explore feelings and make choices that suit them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns and improve day-to-day coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor and client will talk about goals, what has helped before, and practical preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

The practical benefits of remote work can include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or approaches that use worksheets and exercises which can be done between meetings. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they suit your schedule and needs.