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Katherine Purdy, BACP

Katherine Purdy is a counsellor who draws on her past clinical experience to support people through distressing life moments.

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About Katherine

Katherine Purdy is a counsellor who draws on her past clinical experience to support people through distressing life moments. She welcomes those feeling anxious, grieving, lonely or overwhelmed and offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk. Katherine holds a BACP credential and practises from the United Kingdom.

She began her career as a paramedic for over ten years before retraining in counselling. That background shaped her practical approach and her belief that people can be resilient with the right support.

Background and approach

She listens closely and helps people name what they are feeling so they can make sense of painful experiences. Katherine uses trauma-focused ways of working alongside attachment-based and client-centred methods. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the person in front of her, with attention to safety and how past experiences affect current relationships.

She helps people process upsetting memories and reduce the intensity of strong emotions. Mindfulness and narrative ideas also feature in her work. She encourages small, doable steps such as noticing thoughts, testing unhelpful beliefs, and practising grounding techniques between sessions.

These are tools to help people feel steadier in day-to-day life. Katherine understands change takes time and that reaching out is hard. She offers empathy and steady support while helping people find strategies that fit their life.

Her aim is to help clients move toward more hopeful and manageable ways of living.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	387037	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Katherine names

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How these approaches translate to online therapy

Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people work with painful memories and strong emotions in a paced way. It focuses on understanding how past events affect reactions today and uses techniques to reduce overwhelm and make memories less intrusive.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings. This approach helps people notice repeating relationship dynamics and try new, healthier ways of connecting with others.

The right approach is often found together. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to your needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working. That means checking in regularly and adapting what you do in sessions as progress is made.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video lets you talk face to face, phone suits quieter bandwidth or a simpler check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility so people can choose what fits their routine and energy levels.

Frequently asked

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

Katherine works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions and relationship or family problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm, attentive and practical. Sessions are conversational and paced to what the person needs, with emphasis on understanding feelings and building coping skills.

What is her background and experience?

She spent over ten years as a paramedic before retraining as a counsellor and has three years of counselling experience since qualifying.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a BACP credential and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and routines.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.