About Kate
Kate Neligan is a BACP-registered counsellor with 16 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She practises an integrative style and aims to make the first steps into therapy straightforward and manageable. She has worked in independent practice and in the NHS, supporting people with anxiety, depression and stress.
She also helps those facing bereavement, trauma, anger and sexual identity questions. Kate supports people dealing with relationship strain, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, and issues linked to neurodiversity.
How Kate works
Her approach draws on attachment-based and psychodynamic ideas alongside client-centred and solution-focused ways of working. That mix lets her respond to what a person needs in the moment and across longer therapy work. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual.
In practical terms Kate uses both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on the problem and the person’s goals. She emphasises compassion, respect and clear conversation about what to expect. The result is a tailored plan that aims to make everyday coping easier.
Kate also offers online options, including video, phone, live chat and text messaging. International clients who speak English may use these formats. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
Kate lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Kate works with
The areas below are the ones Kate selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Kate’s approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape feelings and patterns. Online sessions using this approach help people recognise connection habits and try new ways of relating, which can ease anxiety and intimacy issues.Client-centred therapy prioritises the person’s experience and pace. In remote sessions the counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps the client find their own solutions to stress, grief or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the journey and will be decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques over time to match what is working for the client.
Online formats offer practical advantages for many people. Video calls let work resemble an in-person session and are good for deeper conversations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for checking in during a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer not to be on camera. These options increase flexibility and help therapy fit around work, family and travel.
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A practical next step
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