Kate Wilson, NCPS

Kate Wilson is a psychotherapist and counsellor based in South West England, just inside Devon on the border with Cornwall, who also offers hypnotherapy privately and works under the NCPS professional credential. She trained in psychology, earning a BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Liverpool and an MSc in Social Psychology from the London School of Economics. Before qualifying as a therapist she worked as a research psychologist at LSE and later completed professional training in psychotherapy. She is also a qualified clinical supervisor, supporting and overseeing the work of other therapists.

Her clinical focus includes anxiety - she is an affiliate for Anxiety UK - and bereavement, with experience both as a Cruse support worker and as a supervisor for bereavement services. Confidence and self-esteem are additional specialist areas and were the subject of her Masters dissertation. Kate works with a wide range of concerns including depression, relationship and family issues, coping with life changes, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, and career-related stress.

Kate adopts a pluralistic, client-focused approach, drawing on a mix of therapeutic methods to suit each person. Her style is described by her as warm and open, and she aims to provide a non-judgemental space where people can explore their concerns, clarify goals, and build practical strategies for change. More information is available at milestonetherapies.co.uk.

Approaches Kate Uses and How They Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical steps to move toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical behavioural experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday challenges where changing thoughts and behaviours can bring relief.

Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to support behaviour change and symptom management, and Kate offers this approach privately as part of her work with issues like stress, sleep, and certain habit patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kate will work collaboratively with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques over time to find what best supports progress.

Online therapy with Kate is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility considerations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit sessions into a busy life while working with a registered professional who can tailor methods to individual circumstances.