Kate Wilson

Kate Wilson is a psychotherapist and counsellor with ten years of clinical experience. She offers hypnotherapy privately and brings a warm, open style to sessions. Based in the South West of England, she works with people facing a range of concerns, including eating and body image issues, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem.

Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and take values-based action. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is available for those wanting practical ways to change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses client-centred listening, mindfulness practice and hypnotherapy when these suit a person’s goals.

Kate trained in psychology, with a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Liverpool and an MSc in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics. She previously worked as a research psychologist at LSE and has experience supporting bereavement services and anxiety-related work.

She brings a pluralistic attitude to therapy, drawing on different techniques as needed rather than following a single method. That means sessions typically focus on what a person wants to achieve and practical steps to get there. Kate also supervises other therapists and offers clinical supervision services.

If you are thinking about therapy, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, so people can adjust their commitment as needed.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours, often used for anxiety and depression. Client-Centred Therapy offers empathic, non-judgemental listening that helps people feel heard and better understand their own choices.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Kate will work with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time if something isn’t helping. The initial conversations are used to set aims and try different ways of working together.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and reducing travel time so meetings can be easier to attend. If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. The focus is on making therapy workable within everyday life and on helping people build skills they can use between sessions.