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Katy Raven, BACP, NCPS

Person-centred counsellor for anxiety and stress

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Katy

Katy Raven is a counsellor who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress and major life changes. She aims to make starting therapy straightforward and gentle, with a pace guided by each person's needs. Katy communicates with warmth and patience so people can speak about difficult things without pressure.

She uses a pluralistic approach that draws on person-centred listening. That means sessions begin with attention to what matters most to the client, and progress is shaped around their goals and preferences.

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Background and approach

Katy pays attention to patterns from the past and how they show up now, and she helps people notice behaviours and thoughts that keep problems going. Her work covers anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and struggles such as grief, self-harm thoughts and suicidal ideation.

Katy also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, workplace strain and isolation. She aims to help clients find clearer ways to cope and communicate. With three years of practice, Katy combines practical listening with structured reflection.

She prioritises building a reliable connection so people feel understood and able to try new strategies. Sessions are adapted to how someone is feeling on the day, with room to move at a gentler or more active pace. Katy works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English.

Her approach is collaborative - she listens first, then helps plan the next steps together.

How Katy adapts evidence-based approaches to online work

Two evidence-based approaches Katy uses are person-centred work and a pluralistic style. Person-centred work focuses on careful, non-judgemental listening and helps people feel heard so they can explore difficult feelings like anxiety or grief. A pluralistic style means the counsellor draws on different techniques as needed - looking at past experiences, noticing thought and behaviour patterns, and trying practical ways to cope with panic or social anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Katy will discuss options with each person and together they will pick methods that match the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where plans are adjusted as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth is available or when being off-camera helps concentration. Live chat or messaging suits short check-ins, paced reflection, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping regular contact with a registered or accredited professional.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Katy help with?
She supports people with anxiety, stress and depression, plus relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse. Other areas include grief, panic attacks, workplace problems and isolation.
How would you describe Katy's therapy style?
She works in a pluralistic, person-centred way which emphasises listening and tailoring sessions to each person's needs. The pace and focus are set together during therapy.
What experience does Katy have?
She has three years of clinical practice working with complex issues and distress, including self-harm thoughts and post-traumatic stress.
What credentials and location are recorded?
Katy holds BACP and NCPS credentials and practices in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost of sessions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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