Kathryn Sherfield, NCPS
Calm, adaptable counsellor who listens closely
Details
| Name | Kathryn Sherfield |
|---|---|
| Credentials | NCPS |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | NCPS |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Kathryn
Kathryn Sherfield offers a calm, respectful space for people who are feeling overwhelmed or stuck. She writes in plain terms and listens carefully, helping clients find clearer ways to cope with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Kathryn’s manner is warm and non-judgemental, and she adapts sessions to suit each person’s needs.
Kathryn holds the NCPS credential, which stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. She also completed the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, referred to as CPCAB.
Background and approach
Those qualifications shape how she structures sessions and supports people’s self-awareness. Her core approach is client-centred therapy, which means she focuses on what matters to the client and follows their lead. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques and narrative ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes.
Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are used when they suit a person’s goals. Sessions are usually 45 minutes and Kathryn aims to be reliable and punctual. She pays attention to building trust and clear boundaries, and she reviews progress regularly with each person.
Her practice is intended to help clients increase confidence, manage difficult feelings and develop practical coping strategies. Kathryn offers appointments from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, and she encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Kathryn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Kathryn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kathryn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kathryn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Kathryn’s approaches work online
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead, helping them name feelings and decide what to work on. This approach can help with low mood, confidence and general life stress.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. Online CBT sessions often include simple exercises and practical strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and change small habits. Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult stories they may tell about their lives and try out different perspectives to reduce shame or blame.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn will discuss options and try techniques that fit a person’s goals and preferences, reviewing what helps and adapting as work progresses. The aim is to find ways of working that feel useful and manageable.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let you see non-verbal cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing to speak or who want to reflect between messages. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring duties or mobility limits, while keeping the focus on the same therapeutic goals you would expect in face-to-face work.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Kathryn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties among other issues. The profile lists a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her practice is primarily client-centred, meaning sessions follow the client’s priorities and pace. She combines this with cognitive behavioural, narrative, mindfulness and solution-focused techniques as needed.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor. Her training includes the Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB).
Where is Kathryn based and how is she accredited?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as shown on her profile, which stands for the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Kathryn offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Payment varies with location and therapist arrangements and is managed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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