- Thoughts and habits
- Relationship concerns
- Stress and anxiety
About Kate
Kate Lacy is a counsellor with a long career in the UK. She holds NCPS and brings 25 years of experience to her work. Kate focuses on helping people who are facing everyday challenges such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression.
She helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, grief and trauma. Parenting, sleeping and eating difficulties are also part of her practice. Kate lists ADHD, compassion fatigue and career concerns among her areas of focus.
Her way of working starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. She uses this as a basis to help people notice habits of thought and everyday patterns that get in the way. Sessions aim to build on a person’s strengths while addressing specific problems that feel overwhelming.
In practice that can mean talking through how thoughts shape feelings and behaviours, noticing unhelpful routines, and finding small changes that make daily life easier. She draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques to do this.
People who prefer practical, down-to-earth support may find her style helpful. She aims to offer a calm, respectful space for exploring concerns and planning next steps. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
She helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, grief and trauma. Parenting, sleeping and eating difficulties are also part of her practice. Kate lists ADHD, compassion fatigue and career concerns among her areas of focus.
Her way of working starts from the view that each person knows their own story best. She uses this as a basis to help people notice habits of thought and everyday patterns that get in the way. Sessions aim to build on a person’s strengths while addressing specific problems that feel overwhelming.
In practice that can mean talking through how thoughts shape feelings and behaviours, noticing unhelpful routines, and finding small changes that make daily life easier. She draws on approaches such as attachment-based work, client-centred methods and cognitive behavioural techniques to do this.
People who prefer practical, down-to-earth support may find her style helpful. She aims to offer a calm, respectful space for exploring concerns and planning next steps. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Kate’s approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions using this approach can help people notice patterns in close relationships and practise different ways of relating.Client-centred methods focus on the person’s own priorities and pace. This style offers space to be heard and understood while people make choices about what to change.
Cognitive behavioural techniques examine the link between thoughts, feelings and actions. In online sessions this can mean identifying unhelpful thinking, trying small behavioural experiments, and tracking practical steps to improve mood or reduce anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s needs, goals and preferences, and may adapt techniques as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques and homework between sessions, helping new habits take hold over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Other areas include addiction, grief, parenting and career changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and person-focused, emphasising strengths and practical changes. She looks at thoughts and everyday habits to help make life more manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.