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Katherine Coates, BACP

Experienced UK therapist for stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and trauma
  • LGBTQ+ affirming

About Katherine Coates

Katherine Coates is a UK-credentialed therapist with six years of professional therapy experience and two decades of work in the substance use field. She holds BACP accreditation - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her professional standing within the UK counselling community.

Katherine concentrates on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and address LGBT-related concerns, as well as supporting those recovering from trauma and abuse. Her work also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, sexuality, women's issues, and workplace challenges.

She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she personalizes conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs. Katherine creates a collaborative environment where practical strategies and coping skills are developed together with the client. She accepts clients in the United Kingdom and works with international clients as well, and she encourages people to recognize the courage it takes to begin therapy.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Katherine Coates have?

Katherine Coates has six years of experience as a professional therapist.

Is Katherine Coates a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP accreditation - membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

In which languages does Katherine Coates provide therapy?

Katherine Coates provides therapy in English.

Where is Katherine Coates located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Katherine Coates as my therapist?

You can work with Katherine Coates through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Katherine Coates work with international clients?

Yes, Katherine Coates works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Katherine Coates cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

People often ask whether remote therapy can produce meaningful benefits. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major advantage is flexibility. Individuals can choose how they connect with a therapist - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or to access care from a convenient location.

Licensed professionals offer these remote options, and clients are able to switch therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For people balancing work, family, or other commitments, online therapy can make consistent support more accessible while preserving the therapeutic focus and collaboration central to effective care.

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