Katherine Coates, BACP

Katherine Coates is a UK-based therapist who brings six years of professional therapy experience together with two decades of work in the substance use field. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, those coping with addictions, and individuals navigating LGBT-related concerns, alongside work with trauma and abuse. Katherine approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit each client’s particular circumstances and goals.

Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-worth, sexuality, women’s issues, and workplace difficulties. This range reflects a commitment to practical, evidence-informed care that meets both immediate struggles and longer-term healing needs. She holds BACP, a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom, which reflects her standing within the UK counselling community.

Taking the first step toward therapy is often a sign of courage, and Katherine aims to make that step feel supported. She collaborates with clients to find the right balance of techniques and pacing, helping them to build skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward clearer, more manageable ways of living.

Evidence-Informed Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Trauma-informed approaches focus on recognizing and responding to past harm in ways that avoid retraumatization and support gradual recovery; this kind of work is suited to people processing abuse, post-traumatic stress, and related difficulties. Addiction-focused interventions emphasize practical strategies for coping with substance use, reducing relapse risk, and rebuilding routines and supports after dependence has affected daily life. Techniques for stress and anxiety management offer structured tools for recognizing triggers, practicing grounding and relaxation, and developing healthier responses to overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katherine works with clients to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective. The therapist-client relationship guides which strategies are introduced and when.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging increases flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose communication styles that feel most comfortable, while working with licensed professionals who tailor care to each individual.