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Katherine Coates, BACP

Katherine Coates is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and addiction.

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About Katherine

Katherine Coates is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and addiction. She works with clients on LGBTQ+ concerns and supports those affected by trauma and abuse. Katherine practises in the United Kingdom and speaks English.

Katherine has six years of experience as a therapist and two decades of experience working in the substance use field. She draws on that background when talking through patterns of addictive behaviour and how they link to stress or past harm.

Background and approach

Conversations are practical and focused on small, manageable steps. In sessions she pays attention to attachment and feelings like guilt, shame or abandonment. She also helps people who struggle with panic, isolation and workplace pressures.

Sessions aim to increase self-compassion and clearer decision-making rather than jargon or long theory lectures. Katherine says she treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

The emphasis is on collaboration and finding approaches that suit a person’s life and goals. For people new to therapy she recognises that starting can feel hard and she acknowledges that first step. Practical options for working together include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging, which can be chosen to fit each person’s routine and preferences.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	394202	August 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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How practical approaches fit with online therapy

Katherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tackle everyday problems. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence; this helps reduce anxiety and panic by changing how people respond to triggers. Another practical method explores patterns of behaviour linked to addiction and teaches alternative coping strategies and step-by-step plans to manage cravings and setbacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit best for their needs and goals. The plan can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift, so clients keep a say in what happens next.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who need to fit support around work or family commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Katherine specialise in?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ+ issues and trauma and abuse, plus related matters such as panic, isolation, guilt and workplace difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and prefers practical conversations that lead to small, achievable changes.

How much professional experience does she have?

Katherine has six years of experience as a therapist and around 20 years of work in the substance use field.

Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?

She works in the United Kingdom and lists BACP among her professional credentials.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients as well.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.