Katherine Coates, BACP

Katherine Coates is a UK-based therapist who combines six years of professional therapy experience with two decades of work in the substance use field. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns, and she also works with trauma and abuse. Katherine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and circumstances.

Her practice addresses a range of challenges including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, isolation and loneliness, attachment and abandonment issues, impulsivity, guilt and shame, and workplace or women’s issues. Katherine aims to help clients build self-compassion and address questions around sexuality and recovery in a way that reflects their goals and values. She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists - which reflects her commitment to professional standards.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Katherine acknowledges the courage it takes to get started. She works collaboratively to develop tailored plans, offering steady support as clients take steps toward change and greater wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that help manage anxiety and stress by teaching coping skills and practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. For those dealing with addiction, Katherine applies focused behavioral approaches that emphasize relapse prevention, coping skills, and rebuilding routines to support recovery. When working with trauma and abuse, she uses trauma-informed methods that prioritize safety, pacing, and understanding how past experiences affect current feelings and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Katherine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting plans as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, attend sessions from different locations, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.