Katie Rennison , BACP

Katie Rennison is an integrative humanistic counsellor with 3 years of counselling experience who adapts her approach to the needs of each person she works with. She draws on a person-centered foundation that honours the client as the expert on their own life and believes that no single technique suits everyone. For two years she worked as an in-house counsellor for NHS doctors, supporting a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, fractured family relations, abuse and neglect, ADHD and autism, and recovery from addiction.

Katie has a particular interest in the effects of trauma and the ways traumatic experiences can shape wellbeing and mental health. She aims to provide a dependable, respectful space where people are listened to with genuine empathy and unconditional positive regard. By listening closely she seeks to understand each person’s experience and to collaborate on a way forward that feels right for them.

Trained in a variety of modalities such as Gestalt, solution-focused work, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential ideas, and Emotion-Focused approaches, she blends elements from different models to create a bespoke therapeutic plan. Rooted in person-centered values, Katie supports clients to move at their own pace and to discover what works best for them.

She is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom. Katie values the learning every therapeutic relationship brings and welcomes the opportunity to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgmental, accepting relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. It helps people who need space to explore identity, self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions while being treated with empathy and respect.

Trauma-Focused Therapy attends directly to the impact of traumatic experiences and supports processing and integration at a pace that feels manageable. It is useful for people dealing with the emotional and behavioural effects of past harm and for improving day-to-day functioning after distressing events.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented conversations that identify strengths and small changes that lead to meaningful progress. It suits people seeking clear steps forward when managing problems like stress, relationship difficulties, or coping with life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Katie will work with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and makes it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations. These options allow sessions to fit around work, family, or health commitments while maintaining continuity of care and regular therapeutic contact.