Kate Hough, NCPS

Kate Hough is the founder of Dot's Counselling & Wellbeing and brings a warm, steady presence to people navigating relationship, family and life transitions. With eight years of practice, she works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, stress, grief, intimacy and parenting challenges, and she tailors each session to the specific goals and needs of the individual. Kate holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), working within their ethical framework, and she also holds NCPS as a listed professional credential.

Kate aims to build trusting, empowering relationships that help clients feel heard and supported as they explore current, buried or nearly forgotten experiences. Her approach focuses on helping people move from feeling scared, lonely or confused toward greater calm, clarity and agency. She emphasizes ongoing professional development and adapts techniques to suit each person so that every session has practical relevance to the client’s life and goals.

Sessions are offered by phone or video call, and Kate maintains an enhanced DBS disclosure and full insurance to practice. Note that current diary timings may be inaccurate - prospective clients are asked to message to arrange their first session.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kate integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online work to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping people feel accepted and understood as they explore personal values, relationships and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, stress and sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kate works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family or health demands. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without travel, allow for continuity of care during life changes, and enable practical scheduling to suit busy lives.