Counsellor profile
Kathryn (Kate) Bishop, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anger and broader mental health
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 395308
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Client-centred
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and trauma
About Kathryn
Kathryn (Kate) Bishop is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions focus on practical conversation and finding ways to manage the day-to-day impact of these concerns.
Kate uses a client-centred approach, which means sessions are guided by the person's priorities and pace. She listens without judgement and helps people clarify what matters most to them. Together they identify small, achievable steps to reduce reactivity and improve coping in pressured moments.
In practice she adapts conversations to fit individual circumstances. That might include looking at how thoughts and body sensations link to angry reactions, practising calmer responses, or planning routines that reduce stress at home and work. She pays attention to relationships and how patterns of communication affect mood and behaviour.
Kate also supports people dealing with longer-term issues such as eating or sleeping difficulties, addictions, ADHD and career change. She will focus on what the client brings to each session and adjust the pace as needed. The emphasis is on clear, practical work rather than theory-heavy sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and are suited to adults who want to reduce snapping, simmering resentment, or difficulty managing strong feelings. To begin, clients use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.
How sessions work
Client-centred approaches and online working
Client-centred therapy focuses on respectful, non-directive conversation. The counsellor follows the client's lead, listens closely, and helps people make sense of their feelings and choices. This approach can be useful for anger, grief, anxiety and relationship issues because it centres on what the person wants to address.In sessions the counsellor aims to clarify patterns that make anger more likely, such as unspoken needs or repeated stresses. Work often includes noticing triggers, practising calmer responses, and planning routines that reduce pressure at home or work. The emphasis is on collaborative problem-solving rather than scripted techniques.
Finding the right approach tends to be a shared process. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels manageable. If adjustments are needed, they will be made together so the work stays relevant and achievable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker follow-up when issues arise. Different formats can suit different needs - for example, shorter audio calls can work for quick check-ins, while video sessions allow face-to-face discussion when helpful.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps people who snap at loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with strong reactions at work. Anger is listed among the concerns she works with.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centred approach that follows the client's priorities and pace. Sessions are based on conversation and practical steps rather than directive techniques.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
She has six years of professional work experience supporting adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, and grief.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.