Katie Rennison , BACP

Katie Rennison is an integrative humanistic counsellor with three years of professional experience who combines person-centered values with a range of therapeutic techniques to tailor support to each individual. She spent two years working as an in-house counsellor for NHS doctors, supporting people with concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, fractured family relations, abuse, neglect, ADHD and autism, and assisting clients in recovery from addiction.

Katie has a particular interest in the effects of trauma and how traumatic experiences can shape wellbeing and mental health. She creates a dependable therapeutic space where people can feel valued and treated with respect, working at a pace that feels right for them. Katie emphasises the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of change, listening with genuine empathy and offering unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their experience without needing to edit themselves.

Trained across a variety of approaches such as Gestalt, Solution-Focused, CBT, Existential, and Emotion-Focused modalities, Katie integrates elements from different models to build a bespoke plan for each person rather than using a single prescriptive method. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body that sets ethical standards and supports practitioners.

Katie aims to help people navigate life changes, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, issues of identity and intimacy, and the practical and emotional effects of long-term conditions, drawing on a collaborative, respectful style that recognises clients as the experts on their own lives.

Approaches that guide online work and practical access

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on forming a trusting, non-directive relationship where the client is seen as the expert on their own life; it helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes by offering empathy and acceptance.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of traumatic experiences and on developing ways to reduce their ongoing effects; it supports people dealing with abuse, neglect, and trauma-related symptoms by working carefully through memories and responses at a pace that suits the individual.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practices to increase present-moment awareness and to manage intense emotions and stress; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with chronic conditions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katie Rennison works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods or combination of methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel. These options increase accessibility for people living in different locations or with limited mobility, while still allowing therapists and licensed professionals to build meaningful, effective therapeutic relationships.