Kate Neligan, BACP

Kate Neligan is a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist based in London who combines training and clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

She holds an MA and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling - the MA denotes a master level qualification and the Advanced Diploma represents further postgraduate clinical training - and she is a registered member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Kate has more than ten years of experience working in private practice as well as in NHS settings, supporting people with concerns such as anxiety, depression, anger management, bereavement, trauma, neurodiversity, social anxiety, relationship difficulties and matters related to sexuality.

Her approach is empathic and collaborative, and she offers both short-term and longer-term work. As an integrative practitioner she draws on humanistic and psychodynamic ideas alongside elements of CBT and solution-focused work, tailoring the mix of methods to each person’s needs. Kate aims to create a respectful therapeutic relationship and to co-create a plan that fits the client’s goals and circumstances.

She typically checks messages frequently on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during office hours and asks for patience if she is attending to other professional or personal commitments.

Integrative Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current bonds. It helps people explore themes of trust, security and abandonment and is often useful for relationship difficulties and attachment-related concerns.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance and the client’s own capacity for growth. It creates a supportive space to build self-esteem, process difficult emotions and make choices that align with personal values.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and the influence of past experiences on present behaviour. It can be helpful for people who want to understand deeper emotional drivers, resolve long-standing conflicts and change repeating relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Kate works collaboratively to find the best fit based on a person’s needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy with Kate is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access consistent support from wherever you are, and allow sessions to be arranged in ways that suit day-to-day life.