Katie B Counselling

Katie B Counselling I am a fully trained, qualified and insured counsellor. Face to face counselling offered within Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire.

On line or telephone counselling offered nationwide. You may be looking for a Counsellor because you have noticed you are feeling anxious, down or depressed. You may have experienced a bereavement which you are struggling to come to terms with or you are facing a dilemma in your personal life and you don't know where to turn. May be you are looking for someone to talk to and be heard without any j

udgement. If any of this sounds familiar I can help. Talking to someone and being heard can be a very powerful experience and this is something I provide for you. I work with individuals aged 13 years and over on a variety of issues. I am experienced of working with people who have suffered bereavement or a loss as well as with other problems that may be having an impact on your mental health. My aim is to give my clients the choice as to how we work together. I offer face to face, on line or telephone counselling to give you the choice that is best for you. The first step is to make contact with me and I will arrange a telephone appointment with you where you can explore with me the type of help I can provide.

We have been building up to this time for 5 years at senior school. Five long years of it being drummed into them that t...
05/05/2026

We have been building up to this time for 5 years at senior school. Five long years of it being drummed into them that this is the most important thing ever. It’s no wonder emotions and feelings become particularly heightened during this time.

There doesn’t appear to be a right or wrong way of dealing with this time - you and your teens will all deal with it differently. But I have shared some things that might be useful.

Venting will be important for you all - whether it’s moaning about their behaviour or letting them moan about whatever they need to. When we vent we don’t need advice we are just letting off steam.

The basics became so important - enough food, drink, rest and fresh air. Yes they are allowed to step away from the books. Their rest might not look like yours - it might mean they immerse themselves on their phone but it’s still a break. Plus it’s really important for you all to socialise with other people not just yourselves.

They will not do it the way you did and often they don’t want to know how you did it! We were the same at that point.

Most of all remind them they are doing their best as are you. Right now they might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worried, struggling with high expectations etc etc. These big old feelings might come across as stroppy, withdrawn, rude or looking like they just don’t care.

I asked my 27 year old son what advice he would give. He talked about how important it is to remember that whilst these feel like massively life defining times - they will fade in importance as life goes on - as you move onto the next chapter they will feel less.

Good luck everyone and see you on the other side ❤️❤️

I am always aware when writing posts about making the most of breaks etc on bank holidays that there is a very large pro...
02/05/2026

I am always aware when writing posts about making the most of breaks etc on bank holidays that there is a very large proportion of the population who will be working. Whether it’s one day or all of them - you guys will still be out there making sure we all have what we need.

If you are working this weekend I hope it goes the best it can. And that all of us who are not working don’t p**s you off too much. You can have the last laugh when we end up apologising on Tuesday for still thinking it’s Monday.

Have a great weekend everyone

Come on it’s got to be worth a try. You’ve probably tried the arse kicking - I know I have. But it doesn’t work - you mi...
01/05/2026

Come on it’s got to be worth a try. You’ve probably tried the arse kicking - I know I have. But it doesn’t work - you might still feel anxious, sad, frustrated, disappointed, sad etc.

It’s a new month so worth giving something new a try. It might not fix everything but it will definitely not make you feel worse.

Plus your mental health probably deserves a little bit of kindness and compassion.

29/04/2026

There are lots of reasons counselling work - theory, the power of empathy, non judgement.and being able to talk to your counsellor about what ever you need to.

Underneath all of that is the most important thing - do you feel comfortable with your counsellor. Are they someone you can talk to and trust? Do you feel emotionally safe?

This is so important so if something feels off or you are struggling to connect with your counsellor it’s probably worth taking notice of that.

There are always other counsellors available who you might get on with better.

I made the silly mistake of adding up my ‘self care’ costs last month and I wish I hadn’t. It was way more than I wanted...
27/04/2026

I made the silly mistake of adding up my ‘self care’ costs last month and I wish I hadn’t. It was way more than I wanted it to be. I realised I had to make choices - which are the ones that are non negotiable. It’s felt like a tough choice to have to make.

As a counsellor I talk to clients all the time about making sure they look after themselves - self care is so important. But some of these things come with a price tag - which are not always affordable.

So what are the things you prioritise for your mental health? How do you decide what to keep and what to drop in a month?

If you have any cost cutting ideas please pop them below - not just the get outside ones - because we know they are good - but other off the wall stuff you might do.

Last space available for the workshop. Drop me a message if you would like to come. I am a counsellor who works with cli...
26/04/2026

Last space available for the workshop.

Drop me a message if you would like to come.

I am a counsellor who works with clients about anxiety and someone who has also struggled with it. I know how many people don’t fully realise why anxiety pops up, its purpose or how useful it can be.

This workshop will explore all of that and more.

Drop me a message or contact 07753 863817 for more information.

24/04/2026

From the outside it just looks like a garage
But inside is where people come to talk about things they need some support with.

A space to talk, breathe, pause and start to understand what’s happening.



24/04/2026

From the outside it’s just a garage.

Inside though it’s a space where people come to talk and get support & empathy.

Things don’t always look like what they seem.

Starting counselling can feel like stepping into the unknown so you will probably have lots of questions. Some you might...
22/04/2026

Starting counselling can feel like stepping into the unknown so you will probably have lots of questions. Some you might find a bit weird to ask.

Hopefully this will answer some of them for you and also help you to see that no question is silly. It can feel like a weird process and together we will work it out.

How on earth did women cope with menopause when no one talked about it?I genuinely don’t understand how they made sense ...
20/04/2026

How on earth did women cope with menopause when no one talked about it?

I genuinely don’t understand how they made sense of what was happening to them.

Because this isn’t just “a few symptoms”…

It can feel like waking up one day and not quite recognising yourself anymore.

Your mood shifts
Your body changes
Your patience disappears
Your confidence takes a hit
And your relationships can feel it too

And for a long time… women were labelled as “hysterical” or “going mad”

Turns out — we weren’t.

It’s biology.
But that doesn’t make it easy.

We are in a time now where we can talk more and understand more…

But honestly? we still don’t talk about it enough.

So let’s.

If any of this resonates with you, I’d really love to hear your experience

I am a counsellor who works with clients who are struggling with anxiety. I am running a small workshop about anxiety on...
20/04/2026

I am a counsellor who works with clients who are struggling with anxiety. I am running a small workshop about anxiety on Saturday 9 May at 10:30am.

During the workshop we will be looking at the reasons why it shows up and have some reflection time to understand what your patterns with anxiety might be.

The workshop will be small and there is no obligation to share or get involved. Just a peaceful space to start to understand what it’s all about.

If you, or someone you know, has been struggling with anxiety please do drop me a message or call 07753 862817

I am a counsellor who works with clients who are struggling with anxiety. I am running a small workshop about anxiety on...
20/04/2026

I am a counsellor who works with clients who are struggling with anxiety. I am running a small workshop about anxiety on Saturday 9 May at 10:30am.

During the workshop we will be looking at the reasons why it shows up and have some reflection time to understand what your patterns with anxiety might be.

The workshop will be small and there is no obligation to share or get involved. Just a peaceful space to start to understand what it’s all about.

If you, or someone you know, has been struggling with anxiety please do drop me a message

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