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Kate Jarvis

Kate Jarvis

Therapist · United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for stress and relationships

  • Client-centred approach
  • Helps with anxiety
  • Works on grief

About Kate

Kate Jarvis is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and grief. She works with people on self-esteem, motivation and coping with life changes. Kate views each person as the expert on their own life and aims to support steps towards a more fulfilling life.

She holds NCPS credentials and has four years of professional experience. Sessions centre on the client's perspective, with the counsellor offering steady support and practical ways to manage difficult moments. Conversations are led by what the client brings and by goals they want to reach.

In sessions Kate helps people recognise their strengths and use them to tackle challenges. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through painful experiences like loss, trauma or relationship breakdown. Practical ideas for improving sleep, managing anger and rebuilding confidence are also part of her work.

People looking for help with addiction, career worries, parenting stress or chronic illness can explore those topics together with her. Kate also supports clients dealing with attachment concerns, codependency, and communication problems. She accepts international clients and runs sessions from the UK.

Starting therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions to suit the client's schedule. Kate helps people take manageable steps, focusing on what matters to them and building ways to cope between meetings.

How client-centred work translates to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the client's perspective at the heart of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what the client says and helps them find their own answers. This approach is useful for issues like anxiety, self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with loss because it lets the client set the pace and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt sessions accordingly. That means decisions about methods and pace are made together rather than imposed on the client.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online counselling because it can fit more easily into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of support when circumstances change. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally work with clients to find arrangements that suit their daily routines and goals.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Kate specialise in?

She helps with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes and addictions, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her practice follows a client-centred approach, meaning conversations focus on the client's viewpoint and strengths while the counsellor offers support and guidance.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional work experience working with people on issues such as motivation, confidence and grief.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as the credential shown in her profile.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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