Katie Shaw, BACP

Katie Shaw works with people who are feeling stressed, anxious, low in mood, or uncertain about their relationships. She is also experienced in grief and self‑esteem difficulties. Katie's approach aims to help clients feel heard and find practical ways forward.

Katie has been counselling since 2003 and brings more than 22 years of experience. She trained as an integrative counsellor and draws on several models to match the work to each person. Katie is a BACP member, which reflects her adherence to professional standards from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Sessions focus on the person in front of her. Katie prioritises a warm, empathic, and non‑judgemental space. Clients set the pace and the agenda, and she helps them consider choices and next steps that feel manageable.

Common themes Katie supports include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and issues with self‑worth. She also addresses concerns such as caregiving strain, communication problems, body image, addiction, fertility and cancer‑related distress among other life challenges.

In practice Katie adapts her methods to each person's needs. She works collaboratively to boost confidence and build coping strategies. Her goal is to help people feel more resourceful and able to make changes that matter to them.

How Katie applies therapeutic approaches online

Integrative work blends different evidence‑based techniques to meet a person’s needs. Person‑centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping the client find their own solutions; it suits people who need space to reflect and be understood. Cognitive behavioural methods look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and support practical steps to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution‑focused techniques aim to identify small, achievable changes and build on what is already working.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Katie will work collaboratively to decide which techniques suit a client's goals and day‑to‑day situation. Discussions about what helps and what does not are ongoing, so plans can be adjusted as the work progresses.

If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also offers more flexibility for people who live farther from a practice. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and help choose the most useful format for your circumstances.