About Katie
My Journey into Counselling
My personal journey with counselling began over 15 years ago, following the loss of my father to cancer. It was one of the most difficult and life-changing experiences I have faced. Engaging with counselling helped me to navigate the overwhelming emotions of grief and begin to make sense of the pain I was feeling. It was through this process that I learned how crucial it is to have a safe, non-judgmental space where we can express our true feelings.
I also had the privilege of working with an LGBTQ+ and GSRD charity, supporting individuals in areas such as sexuality and gender identity, self-esteem, neurodiversity, and disability. I also have a particular interest in working with the concept of power and power dynamics in relationships.
Before becoming a counsellor, I spent many years working in coaching and communications. These roles allowed me to deepen my understanding of people’s experiences and how they relate to the world around them—insights that now shape my work in therapy.
“The effect of person-centred therapy is to reduce the power that others have had over clients and thus increase their own sense of personal power, or 'power-from-within’.”
Dr Gillian Proctor, The Dynamics of Power in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Graceful Therapy
Graceful therapy was born out of my belief that everyone deserves to be truly seen and heard. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can share whatever is on your mind. It’s my belief that when people feel genuinely accepted, they are empowered to live authentically and trust their own decisions.
Professional memberships
I am a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and adhere to their ethical, ensuring a safe, professional, and supportive environment for all my clients. You can read more about these guidelines here: NCPS | Counselling Matters.
“Experience is, for me, the highest authority. The touchstone of validity is my own experience. No other person's ideas, and none of my own ideas, are as authoritative as my experience.”
Carl Rogers, founder of Person-centred therapy
