Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS

Kathryn Sherfield is a fully qualified counsellor who offers both short- and long-term therapy tailored to a wide range of needs. She adapts sessions to suit each person, working in a sensitive, non-judgemental manner and building rapport through empathy and warmth.

She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB, a recognised professional qualification in counselling, and is a registered and accredited member of the NCPS - the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Her training and accreditation inform a professional, ethical approach to practice.

Kathryn primarily uses a person-centred approach, which focuses on providing a supportive space where clients can explore issues and develop their own awareness and strategies. Rather than solving problems for people, she accompanies them on their journey, helping to strengthen self-worth, confidence, and practical coping skills by bringing in additional modalities as needed.

Trust and mutual respect form the foundation of her work. She commits to being available for regular support, to working in a professional and ethical manner, and to treating clients as equals without judgement. Sessions are 45 minutes, start and end on time, and are held in a quiet, undisturbed space. She maintains professional boundaries, reviews therapeutic work and the working relationship regularly, and regards contact and information as personal unless there is reasonable doubt about the safety of the client or others.

When working with couples, Kathryn applies the same techniques and boundaries, listening to both partners and mediating where needed. She aims to reinforce strengths in the relationship and, when separation is the outcome, to support that process as peacefully and respectfully as possible.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kathryn works primarily from a client-centred model, offering a respectful, non-directive space where the client’s own insights and goals guide the work. This approach helps people explore feelings, clarify values, and build self-understanding at their own pace.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, structured method that helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing day-to-day difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy is another strand Kathryn integrates when appropriate - simple attention and breathing practices that support stress reduction and increase present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods to create a tailored plan. Registered professionals and therapists often adapt techniques over time based on what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule regular sessions around work, family, or mobility needs, and they allow continued access to support when meeting in person is not possible. Kathryn uses these options to maintain continuity of care and to meet clients where they are.