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Kate Oliver-Smith, NCPS

Psychotherapeutic counsellor focused on realistic change
  • Human Resources background
  • Person-centred and CBT
  • Warm and approachable therapist

About Kate Oliver-Smith

Kate Oliver-Smith is a psychotherapeutic counsellor who believes people can reach realistic goals when they are committed to change and supported by professional therapy. She combines practical experience and therapeutic training to help clients work through personal and interpersonal challenges.

Her career began in Human Resources, where she worked with individuals and groups to resolve workplace and personal issues using mediation, coaching, and counselling. That period shaped her practical approach to problem solving and confirmed her enjoyment and aptitude for helping others.

She further developed her skills through formal training in Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centred Therapy. Kate brings together counselling techniques, HR experience, a non-judgemental stance, and empathic awareness to create therapeutic work that is tailored to each client. She holds NCPS, a credential in counselling and psychotherapy.

Colleagues and clients can expect a warm, down-to-earth, and approachable practitioner who addresses a wide range of concerns. Her work includes support for anxiety, depression, addictions, phobias, abuse, eating issues, emotional difficulties, self-esteem and confidence, relationship problems, relaxation, and stress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kate Oliver-Smith have?

Kate Oliver-Smith has 13 years of experience.

Is Kate Oliver-Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the NCPS credential in counselling and psychotherapy. No additional license details were provided.

In which languages does Kate Oliver-Smith provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kate Oliver-Smith located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kate Oliver-Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Kate Oliver-Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kate Oliver-Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Kate Oliver-Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kate Oliver-Smith 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?

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One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.

Licensed professionals offer these remote options, and clients are free to switch therapists at any time if they need a different fit. This model can help people access consistent therapeutic support without the logistical constraints of attending in-person appointments.

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