Katie McGhee, NCPS

Katie McGhee is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience in private practice and a strong background in advocacy work. She holds NCPS registration and an advanced professional diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling, qualifications that inform a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to care.

Katie has supported people through stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and depression, and she brings additional expertise from 24 years as a Welfare Rights Officer where she provided a counselling advice service and acted as an advocate for others. That experience shapes her commitment to listening, representing concerns, and helping clients find practical ways forward.

She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring treatment plans to each person’s circumstances. Katie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods as needed, adapting techniques to meet specific goals and preferences. Her work emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and practical strategies to support coping and positive change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of work - it is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening coping, and exploring life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing and resolving the impact of past traumatic experiences, aiming to reduce distress and improve daily coping when trauma or abuse has been a factor.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katie works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This partnership helps shape a personalised plan that can change as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These formats allow registered professionals to offer regular support, practical skill building, and ongoing check-ins in ways that suit each client’s life and commitments.