Katie Denney

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, and reaching out for support can be especially difficult, particularly if you have experienced past hurt, loss, or trauma. I understand how hard it can be to speak openly about relationships, family issues, long-held feelings, or times when life hasn’t unfolded as you hoped.

You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, or uncertainty, and noticing the impact this is having on you emotionally, physically, or spiritually. You may be looking for a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to move at your own pace.

I offer a calm, supportive, and nurturing environment where your experiences will be met with care and sensitivity. Together, we can gently explore what has brought you to counselling, whether that involves reflecting on past experiences or focusing on present-day challenges. Our work will be guided by your needs, with an emphasis on choice, collaboration, and helping you build a greater sense of understanding, stability, and self-compassion.

My love of people and the value I place on relationships led me to become a counsellor. I believe deeply in the importance of being heard, believed, and understood, and I aim to offer a therapeutic relationship where you feel valued and accepted.

With over 20 years’ experience working in the public sector, including experience at Mind, I bring a compassionate, trauma-aware, and client-centred approach to my practice. I recognise the resilience it takes to seek support and view counselling as a collaborative process that honours your strengths as well as your experiences.

I am an integrative counsellor, working with Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, and Existential approaches. This means I tailor our work to you as an individual, offering professional talking therapy that respects your needs, values, and readiness for change.

I offer a free 15–20 minute telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have about counselling or the way I work. This also gives us the opportunity to get a sense of each other and see whether working together feels right for you.

In the first session, we will explore how we might work together and I will answer any questions you have. This initial meeting is a chance to see whether we are a good fit, and you can then decide, without any pressure, if you would like to continue working with me.

Therapy is about finding a way of working together that suits you, at your own pace. It offers space to explore your experiences, develop your strengths and resilience, and support positive change, with the aim of helping you become the best and happiest version of yourself.