Katherine Purdy, BACP
Warm counsellor with a narrative focus
Details
| Name | Katherine Purdy |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Katherine
Katherine Purdy is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She welcomes people who are anxious, grieving, lonely or struggling with sadness and distress. Katherine aims to offer a warm, steady presence and time to be heard without rush.
She trained after a long career as a paramedic and kept working with the NHS. That background shaped how she listens - with calm, practical attention and respect for what someone has already been through.
Background and approach
Katherine believes people can change how they feel about past events even when those events cannot be altered. In sessions she listens carefully and helps people make sense of their experience. Conversations are honest and down to earth.
She offers space to talk through anxieties, fears and painful memories while helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Katherine draws on Narrative approaches alongside attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. She also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to support insight and emotional regulation.
These approaches are used to address stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and life transitions among other concerns. Her practice also focuses on issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic and post-traumatic stress. Katherine aims to help people build steadier emotional ground and clearer choices in daily life.
Working with her is collaborative. She helps people set goals, test new ways of relating and find calmer ways to cope. The emphasis is practical, compassionate support tailored to each person.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues among the things Katherine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Katherine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Katherine 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 Katherine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Narrative and attachment approaches in online counselling
Online work with Katherine draws on Narrative Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centred listening. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for alternative meanings that reduce blame and shame. It can help with identity, self-esteem and problems that feel stuck because of a dominant negative story.Attachment-based work pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. This approach can support people dealing with intimacy issues, abandonment fears or difficulty trusting others. Client-centred practice keeps the person’s experience central, offering empathy and acceptance while the person explores what matters most.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals and try methods that suit their needs and preferences. This collaborative way ensures methods are tested and adjusted as understanding grows.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for shorter reflections, written processing or fitting support into a busy day. These options make it easier to arrange therapy around work, caregiving or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. Her work also covers relationship strain, self-esteem, addictions and career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, down to earth and collaborative. She listens closely, helps name patterns and works with clients to test different ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She trained as a counsellor after more than ten years working as a paramedic and has three years' counselling experience. That clinical background informs a practical, attentive approach.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. People based outside the UK may book online sessions according to time zone needs.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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