Kate Hough , NCPS

Kate Hough is the founder of Dot's Counselling & Wellbeing and a counsellor with eight years of experience helping people navigate relationship, family and career challenges as well as issues such as ADHD, anxiety, trauma, grief and self-esteem. She frames her work around building trusting, empowering relationships so clients can explore feelings and experiences at their own pace and discover practical paths forward.

Kate welcomes exploration of both current concerns and more buried or long-standing memories, supporting clients through periods of change, loss or uncertainty. Her style aims to bring calm and clarity, encouraging clients to identify goals and develop the skills needed to become the person they want to be. She tailors each session to the individual, drawing on a mix of therapeutic approaches to suit different needs.

Kate holds a degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She also lists NCPS among her credentials and maintains an enhanced DBS disclosure and professional insurance to practice. Ongoing professional development and additional training inform her work so sessions consistently respond to clients' goals.

Sessions are available by phone or video call, and prospective clients are asked to message to arrange their first appointment since the timings shown in the diary may be inaccurate.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Kate commonly uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on providing nonjudgmental support and helping clients find their own solutions by exploring feelings and values. This approach suits people seeking a compassionate, collaborative space to work through relationship or life-direction concerns.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. CBT is often used when clients want structured tools and clear steps to manage specific difficulties.

Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) appears in her practice when relationship patterns and attachment issues are central. EFT helps partners or individuals understand emotional responses and improve connection and communication over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kate works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts methods so therapy aligns with what will be most helpful for that individual.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while preserving the therapeutic relationship and progress.