Kate Mollison, BACP

Kate Mollison is a counsellor with 24 years' experience working in a range of settings across the UK. She holds BACP registration and has delivered counselling in employee assistance programmes, the NHS, and independent practice. Kate aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and trauma.

She uses an integrated approach rather than one fixed method. That means sessions centre on the person and their story, while also bringing in practical tools when useful. Cognitive behavioural techniques are offered to give a clear framework and manageable strategies. Mindfulness and breathing exercises are used to help regulate strong emotions.

Kate also draws on solution-focused methods to help people set clear, realistic goals and take small steps forward. Compassion-focused ideas are included where self-criticism gets in the way of change, helping people learn kinder ways of relating to themselves. She adapts her style to suit each person rather than following a single template.

Her background includes work in workplaces, the NHS and independent practice in Glasgow, Scotland. She has supported people dealing with relationship worries, addiction, parenting strain, bereavement, eating or sleeping problems, bipolar and mood difficulties, ADHD, and other life changes. Kate keeps up to date through courses, reading and professional development.

Sessions are offered in English and are shaped around the individual’s needs. People who want clear tools alongside a warm, steady therapeutic relationship may find her approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the relationship first. In practice this means the counsellor listens without judgment, reflects what matters to the person, and helps them feel understood. It is useful for people who need a steady, accepting space to talk about stress, grief or relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives a clear framework and practical tools. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practising new coping strategies. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some aspects of trauma recovery.

Mindfulness approaches focus on simple attention and breathing exercises. These techniques help people notice difficult feelings and calm their reactions so they can choose how to respond rather than react on impulse.

Deciding which mix of approaches to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, then tailor the plan together. This collaborative process helps ensure techniques fit the person’s life and aims.

The biography does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm which formats are currently available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support access for those living outside the therapist's immediate area, subject to regional practice limits.