I’m a BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor experienced in working with people facing a range of emotional difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, relationship problems and a lack of meaning or flourishing in life.
You may be coming to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply sensing that something in your life or relationships needs to change. I offer a thoughtful and compassionate space to explore this at your own pace.
I am an integrative therapist, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches at different stages of the work, carefully tailored to you as an individual.
A central part of my work is supporting clients to understand themselves more deeply in the context of their past experiences and formative relationships, and how these continue to shape them in the present. For example, some people may find it difficult to ask for help if their role in the family was to take care of other people’s needs rather than their own.
This depth work is informed by person‑centred therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and inner child work. These approaches help us explore different parts of the self with curiosity and care, creating space for healing, integration, and emotional steadiness.
Alongside this, I work with the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, exploring how to respond to needs with greater calm, clarity, and self‑trust. Mindfulness is woven into this process as a way of gently noticing inner experience, cultivating self‑compassion, and creating space for choice rather than automatic reaction. This aspect of therapy draws on principles from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness‑based approaches, supporting real change.
A further aspect of my work involves exploring your unique personality, strengths, values, sense of vocation, and your needs within relationships. This can include looking at themes such as assertiveness, boundaries, attachment patterns, and personality styles, helping you to champion your authentic self and live a more fulfilling life.
My aim is to offer a warm, reflective, and supportive space where you feel understood and accepted as you are, and where insight and emotional understanding can support meaningful and lasting change over time.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #389638
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kate Anderson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Kate has been great for me so far, she’s helped me deal with my overthinking and loneliness I’ve still got a long way to go but I’m sure I’ll get there with Kate I can’t thank her enough
Written on Apr 02, 2026 after therapy with Kate for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very happy
Written on Mar 25, 2026 after therapy with Kate for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kate has been really helpful in guiding me to finding my own solutions. She listens, reassures and guides gently
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Kate for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Kate is really nice and has many different resources for the therapy
Written on Oct 30, 2025 after therapy with Kate for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
This was my first experience of therapy and Kate was so respectful and considerate of my concerns. She made me feel empowered, strong and understood. We worked through so much together, some of which I didn't even realise I needed to talk about until it came out in our sessions. Thank you Kate for listening and inspiring confidence in me.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Kate for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Really valuable sessions. Thank you!
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Kate for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem