Kate Wilson, NCPS

Kate Wilson is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor who also offers hypnotherapy privately. She works from South West England, just inside Devon on the border with Cornwall, and maintains an established online presence through milestonetherapies.co.uk.

Her academic background is rooted in psychology, with a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Liverpool and an MSc in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics. Before qualifying as a psychotherapist she worked as a research psychologist at the London School of Economics, and she is a qualified clinical supervisor who supports the professional development of other therapists.

Kate holds NCPS, a recognised professional registration for counsellors and psychotherapists, and brings a particular expertise in anxiety and bereavement. She is an affiliate of Anxiety UK and has supported bereaved people through work with Cruse, including supervisory roles there. Confidence and self-esteem are further specialisms, reflecting the focus of her master’s dissertation.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, relationships, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder and compassion fatigue, alongside a number of related areas such as attachment and body image. Kate works in a pluralistic way, drawing on a broad range of training so she can tailor techniques to each person’s needs. Her approach is warm and open, aimed at helping people navigate change, process loss, and move toward their goals with practical support and compassionate guidance.

Therapeutic approaches for flexible online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by focusing on actions that matter to the client rather than fighting every unwanted feeling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, structured approach that explores the links between thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It is commonly applied to anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and many everyday problems by teaching skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits.

Hypnotherapy, offered privately by Kate, uses guided relaxation and focused attention to support behaviour change and symptom management. It can complement other therapeutic work for issues such as stress, sleep and certain habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kate works collaboratively with each person and with registered professionals where appropriate, tailoring methods to an individual’s goals, preferences and circumstances so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with Kate is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it possible to engage in regular sessions from different locations and to choose the format that best supports progress and accessibility.