Katherine Purdy, BACP

Katherine Purdy is a UK-based therapeutic counsellor who offers calm, compassionate support to people facing anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties and a wide range of life challenges. She welcomes clients with warmth and an open mind, creating time and space to listen and to be alongside someone as they navigate distress, loneliness, or difficult transitions.

Before retraining as a counsellor, Katherine worked for more than ten years as a paramedic and has continued to work with the NHS. That clinical background informs her steady, practical approach and her belief that people can show great resilience when given the right emotional support. She has three years of experience in therapeutic practice and holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which denotes professional standards in counselling.

Katherine listens carefully to understand each person’s situation and works collaboratively to change how past events are experienced in the present. She believes individuals have the capacity to grow and become the best version of themselves, and she offers opportunities to safely share thoughts, anxieties and fears while developing calmer, more hopeful ways of being. Engaging in counselling is framed as an act of courage that can bring meaningful healing and practical coping strategies.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Katherine draws on client-centered, attachment-based and mindfulness approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting, non-judgmental relationship where the client’s priorities guide the pace and goals of therapy - this approach is well suited to people seeking acceptance, clearer self-understanding and support through life changes. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and helps people understand how early experiences influence current bonds and intimacy - it can be particularly helpful for abandonment, codependency and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations with less reactivity - this can reduce overwhelm and support coping with anxiety, panic and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Katherine works collaboratively with clients to identify methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adapt the work as progress unfolds, respecting each person’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to schedule appointments, access support from different locations and continue therapy through busy or changing circumstances. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Katherine, use these options to provide consistent, accessible care that fits into everyday life.