Kate Wright Psychotherapy and Counselling

12/01/2026

I love mainstream awareness of nervous system regulation as it brings so much needed knowledge to people. A downside is that the over simplification can miss crucial detail which this reel highlights that in our desire for soothing we can often miss a step.

10/12/2025

This was the first time I ever heard on screen the reality of so many people’s experience. Freeze response is so common with people, woman particularly and it’s instinctual but that doesn’t stop the shame of compliance.

12/11/2025

It’s so important to recognise when we’re in a place that calms us. When looking for a therapist this is the reason we look to the body for signs we’ve found the right one.

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11/11/2025

Splitting - yes a technical term but the real time experience of this swing between perspectives can result in feeling disorientated, without direction and wrong (at least half the time!), but the relief of shifting from one way of being to the another, can feel like a relief and so this temporary ease means the cycle gains momentum and continues.

Psychotherapy can provide a relationship in which to be seen and accepted as a cohesive ‘whole’. And also to deal with the discomfort of holding these two counter ways of seeing and being in the world.

When your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, it can swing between extremes. One moment, “My partner is horrible!” The next, “It’s all my fault; I should be grateful.” This is called splitting, a trauma response rooted in insecure attachment. It’s your body’s way of trying to protect you from pain and uncertainty.

When your nervous system feels safe, something new becomes possible: emotional integration. You can feel anger without losing sight of love. You can see your partner’s strengths and hold them accountable for their impact. You can honor your pain while staying connected.

31/10/2025

29/08/2025

Beautiful Consulting Space Available for Psychotherapists, Counsellors & Coaches

Flexible terms – Calm, professional environment – Established practice setting

Are you a therapist or coach looking for a warm, peaceful space to welcome your clients?

I’ve been based in this tranquil, thoughtfully set-up consulting space for nearly 4 years, and it has supported a number of experienced and early-career therapists in growing and sustaining thriving practices. We now have availability in our two consulting rooms for like-minded professionals.

Ideal for Therapists or Coaches in Private Practice
Whether you’re in the early stages of building your caseload, or you’re an established practitioner seeking a quieter, more contained space – we offer flexible slots on selected days throughout the week.
There is no long-term commitment required, and we’re happy to be flexible with pricing during your growth phase.

Location – Blakedown Consulting Rooms
Conveniently located in Worcestershire / West Midlands, with easy access from:
Hagley • Stourbridge • Kidderminster • Halesowen • Dudley • Bromsgrove • Birmingham • Shropshire
We’re just off the A456 and on the Worcester–Birmingham train line – making us easily reachable for both practitioners and clients.

What’s Included
• Free on-site parking
• WiFi
• Tea and coffee facilities
• Access to toilet amenities
• A quiet, welcoming space ideal for therapeutic work

We take care to maintain a calm, professional environment that respects the nature of therapeutic work. If you’re looking for somewhere that honours the depth of what you do, I’d love to hear from you.

Get in Touch
Contact me for availability, pricing, or to arrange a visit.

25/11/2024

When Most People Start Therapy:

When they are in crisis & at a breaking point.

When We Should Start Therapy:

Before we reach crisis.
When we want to learn more about ourselves.
When we feel interested.
When we want to start having better relationships.

20/03/2024

Love this idea of gentle tough talk!

It can be challenging to start making decisions that feel more aligned with who you are. However, in time, as you begin to make these decisions, the discomfort and fear start to be replaced by a sense of confidence and freedom.

A xx

19/03/2024

So often we confuse the concept of personal accountability that we forget that we have some influence in relationships when people don’t treat us the way we want to be treated. We can’t change other people but what is in out gift is how far we accept how the other behaves with us. To put it bluntly, we get what we tolerate. That’s not to say we can’t influence an existing relationship - we don’t have to write people off, but our work is knowing what we want from people, and sometimes to not share in places it’s not wanted.