Kate Holmes

I’m Kate Holmes, a qualified, experienced counsellor , accredited as a Registered Member (MBACP Accred) . I work with Couples and Individuals both face-to-face and online, offering a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore and work through the challenges you’re facing. My practice is based in Surrey, with sessions available in Farnham and Haslemere, as well as remotely.

I’ve worked across a range of settings, including rehabilitation services, GP surgeries and specialist treatment centres, and I’m fully conversant with the 12-step recovery approach to addiction work. Prior to entering therapy, I worked in the corporate sector, bringing an understanding of workplace stress and life pressures into my therapeutic practice.

I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Dip.CPCAB) and am committed to ongoing professional development, clinical supervision and maintaining up-to-date practice standards.

My Approach and Areas of Practice

My approach is integrative and client-centred, drawing on a range of modalities—such as Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Brief Therapy—to best meet individual client needs. I tailor sessions to what will support you most.

I support people with a wide variety of concerns, including:

Addiction & Co-dependency

Relationship & Couple Challenges

Anxiety, Depression & Low Mood

Stress & Workplace Issues

Bereavement & Loss

Self-esteem & Identity Issues

Major Life Transitions & Isolation

Sexual & Relationship Issues, including Sex Addiction

Therapeutic Style and Values

I offer a warm, respectful and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to explore your experiences at your own pace. Whether your concerns feel longstanding or have arisen recently, therapy is a space to build self-awareness, resilience and meaningful change.

I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your needs.

Sessions are a space for you to talk openly about whats troubling you, whether thats something specific or a more general sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected.  Some sessions may feel reflective and exploratory, while others may be more focused and practical.

Our first session is a chance to explore whats brought you to therapy and for you to see whether I feel like the right fit.  We'll also cover confidentiality and boundaries and how we might work together.  Theres No obligation to continue beyond this session.

I work with adults, couples, and those navigating complex emotional, relational and life challenges. Accessibility and flexibility are important to me, and I offer both short-term and long-term counselling options, as well as sessions by video conferencing or phone to suit varying client