Katie Rennison, BACP

Katie Rennison is an integrative humanistic counsellor who draws on multiple therapeutic models to tailor support to each person's needs. With three years of counselling experience, she believes there is no single approach that fits everyone and combines methods to create an individualised path for clients. She spent two years working as an in-house counsellor for NHS doctors, addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, fractured family relations, abuse and neglect, ADHD and autism, and support for recovery from addiction.

Katie has a particular interest in the effects of trauma and how traumatic experiences can shape wellbeing and mental health. She offers a steady, respectful presence where people can explore their experiences without feeling they must edit themselves to fit others expectations. Katie emphasises the therapeutic relationship as central to change, listening with empathy and unconditional positive regard to build trust and understand the world through each client s perspective.

Trained in a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, Solution-Focused approaches, CBT, existential work, and Emotion-Focused therapy, Katie adapts elements from different models to develop a bespoke approach for each person. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Katie aims to work at the client s pace and looks forward to beginning a collaborative journey to find what works best for the individual.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Katie draws on client-centered work to create a respectful, non-judgemental space where the client s experience is central. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, and it can help with self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes.

Trauma-focused therapy is another key strand of her practice, involving gentle, structured ways to understand and process the effects of traumatic experiences. This work can support people coping with trauma related symptoms, complex histories of abuse, and the lasting impact of distressing events.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to identify practical steps and strengths that can create meaningful change in a shorter time frame. This approach is useful when clients want clear goals, immediate coping strategies, or help breaking cycles of unhelpful behaviour.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Katie works with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time to find the best fit.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographical constraints. These options make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or elsewhere, schedule sessions that suit daily life, and maintain continuity of care when travel or time are barriers.