Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS

Kathryn Sherfield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who offers both short-term and long-term therapy for a wide range of concerns. She adapts each session to match the individual needs of the person she is supporting, creating a warm and non-judgemental atmosphere where people can explore difficult thoughts and feelings.

She holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB, a recognised vocational qualification in counselling, and is a registered and accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). These credentials reflect her formal training and professional membership.

Kathryn primarily works in a person-centred way, which means she supports clients to find their own solutions while offering empathy and careful listening. She also draws on other therapeutic models, bringing in techniques from approaches such as cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based work when these methods suit a client’s needs. Her practice is adaptable and collaborative, focused on building rapport and practical coping strategies.

She works with individuals and couples across a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, career challenges and neurodiversity-related issues such as ADHD. Sessions are 45 minutes long and Kathryn aims to provide reliable, professional support with clear boundaries, regular review of progress and respectful, person-focused care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kathryn primarily uses a client-centred approach, offering an empathic space in which clients lead the conversation and develop their own understanding and solutions. This approach is helpful for people seeking to build self-awareness, self-worth and long-term coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by providing practical strategies to change how someone thinks and acts. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, supporting people who struggle with rumination, overwhelm or chronic stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryn works collaboratively with clients to consider their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, blending methods when appropriate to meet individual needs. She will discuss options and adapt the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver meaningful, goal-focused work while adapting to each client’s circumstances.