Kate Hough, NCPS

Kate Hough is a counsellor who helps people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and changes in life. She offers a calm, approachable presence and encourages clients to talk at their own pace. Kate aims to make the first steps into counselling less daunting and to help people find practical ways forward.

Kate founded Dot's Counselling & Wellbeing and draws on eight years of experience in therapy. She holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also has an enhanced DBS disclosure and professional insurance.

In sessions she works collaboratively, listening to whatever you bring - current worries, buried memories or confusing feelings. Her style focuses on building trust and helping clients feel calmer and clearer about their next steps. Practical skills and reflective conversation are mixed to suit each person.

She tailors sessions to what each client needs and aims to make every hour useful. Continuous professional development informs her approach so she can offer up-to-date support. Kate notes that diary timings shown may be inaccurate and asks people to message to arrange a first session.

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered by phone or video call. People should confirm session options before booking to ensure they fit with personal needs and schedules.

How Kate uses therapeutic approaches in online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding your experience and creating a supportive space so you can explore feelings at your own pace; it is useful for people needing validation and clearer self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, low mood and stress management.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and better communication; it can help when intense emotions or relationship difficulties are causing disruption.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change over time as new priorities emerge.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking since options can vary. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins around busy days. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in, while video calls make it easier to use visual cues during conversation. Discuss practical arrangements with the therapist to find what fits into everyday life.