Katharine Bax , BACP

Katharine Bax is a humanistic counsellor (MBACP - Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) who places empathy and authenticity at the heart of her practice. She works from the belief that people have the capacity to grow and heal, and she offers a calm, respectful space in which to explore thoughts and feelings together.

In sessions she aims to help clients build emotional resilience so they can meet future challenges more confidently. Katharine supports adults in both short-term and long-term therapy, moving at each person’s pace through times of change and transition. She works with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bereavement and low self-esteem, and she also supports people seeking greater clarity or a reflective space without a formal diagnosis.

Katharine takes a particular interest in working with clients from creative arts backgrounds and is mindful of the pressures and emotional demands that can arise in those fields. Her approach focuses on listening, genuine presence and collaborative exploration to help clients find practical and personal ways forward.

Client-Centered Support and Online Access

Katharine works from a client-centered and humanistic perspective that prioritizes the individual’s experience. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening, acceptance and supporting a person’s own capacity to find solutions - it is useful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions. The humanistic element emphasizes authenticity and a collaborative therapeutic relationship, helping clients reflect on values, purpose and emotional needs.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. Katharine will work collaboratively with each person to identify which way of working feels most helpful, adjusting the focus and pace according to the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This can include short-term or longer-term work depending on what emerges.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel. These options increase accessibility for clients who live at a distance or have busy schedules while still allowing meaningful therapeutic contact with licensed professionals and therapists.