Kate Wilson , NCPS

Kate Wilson is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor based in South West England, just inside Devon on the border with Cornwall. She works with adults facing a range of life challenges and also offers hypnotherapy privately. She holds NCPS, a professional credential, and her private practice is represented at milestonetherapies.co.uk.

Her academic background is 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. Before training as a professional psychotherapist she worked as a research psychologist at the London School of Economics. She is also a qualified clinical supervisor, supporting and overseeing the work of other therapists.

Kate has specialist experience in anxiety and bereavement - she is an affiliate for Anxiety UK and has worked with Cruse both as a support worker and as a supervisor. Confidence and self-esteem are additional areas of focus and were the topic of her master’s dissertation. She works in a pluralistic way, drawing on a range of techniques to tailor the approach to each person’s needs.

Her style is warm and open, offering an impartial, non-judgemental space for reflection, support and practical guidance. Kate encourages people to take the first step toward change and is accepting new clients who wish to explore their goals and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kate draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and take practical steps toward a meaningful life. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and difficulties that persist despite efforts to avoid them.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, non-directive stance that prioritises the client’s experience and personal resources. This approach can help people build confidence, self-understanding, and stronger relationships through empathetic listening and collaboration.

These approaches are commonly used by licensed professionals and therapists and can be adapted to suit a range of issues and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic method is part of the work together - Kate will help explore different ways of working and agree a plan that fits each person’s goals, needs and comfort level.

Online therapy with Kate is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit busy lives and different communication preferences. Remote sessions make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and schedule appointments around work or family commitments.