Katie McGhee , NCPS

Katie McGhee is a UK-licensed therapist with 6 years of professional experience in private practice. She holds NCPS, a professional counselling credential, and has completed an advanced professional diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling, demonstrating focused training in therapeutic methods. Before moving into private practice she spent 24 years working as a Welfare Rights Officer, providing a counselling advice service and advocating on behalf of people who needed support.

Katie supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, depression, addictions, family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts each treatment plan to fit the individual's needs and circumstances.

Her work draws on evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and other solution-focused and trauma-informed approaches when appropriate. Sessions are shaped collaboratively to help clients identify goals, build coping strategies, and navigate life changes at a pace that suits them.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Katie McGhee

Katie uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's own perspective and goals guide the work; this approach helps with self-exploration, relationships, and building emotional resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. When trauma is a focus, trauma-informed techniques are applied to address the effects of past harm while attending to pacing and safety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katie works collaboratively with people to explore which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adapts plans as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access support around work, family, and daily life commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for each person while working with licensed professionals and therapists.