Katie Shaw , BACP

Katie Shaw is an integrative counsellor based in Alvechurch in South Birmingham who brings 22 years of professional practice to her work. She draws on a blend of counselling models, including person-centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused approaches, tailoring interventions to meet each person’s unique needs. Katie qualified in 2003 and has worked across a range of settings, including her role as a school counsellor supporting secondary school and sixth form students as well as staff.

As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Katie follows recognised professional standards for counselling in the UK. She is known for a warm, empathic and non-judgmental stance, offering acceptance and steady support while people explore what is happening in their lives. Katie places the person at the centre of each session and collaborates with them to increase confidence, strengthen self-esteem and develop more resourceful ways of living.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression, alongside additional focus areas like ageing and caregiver stress, attachment and communication problems, addiction and family issues. Katie adapts the counselling to suit the individual, helping people consider choices and find practical steps forward that fit their circumstances.

Integrative approaches offered through online therapy

Katie uses person-centred counselling to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client’s experience guides the pace and focus of therapy. This approach supports issues like low self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns by helping people feel heard and understood.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact and helps people develop coping strategies for anxiety, stress and depression. Solution-focused techniques are used alongside these approaches to identify strengths and set achievable goals, helping clients move toward positive change in a shorter time frame.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process and Katie works collaboratively with each person to decide what best fits their needs, goals and preferences. She partners with clients to review progress and adapt methods as required.

Online therapy with Katie is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from home or elsewhere, and to continue therapy when life or location makes in-person appointments difficult.