
Kate O'Leary
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07488307355
Therapist - St. Albans
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Online sessions only
About me and my therapy practice
Hi, I’m Kate 🙂
I offer a warm, supportive and genuine place where you can talk openly, feel heard, and explore whatever’s going on, without pressure, judgement, or the need to perform.
I'm a Person-Centred Counsellor, which means I work from the belief that you’re the expert in your own life and that I trust in your capacity to heal and grow on your own terms once you feel like you've found the right type of counselling space for you. I won't analyse you. It’s more about creating the kind of relationship where you feel safe enough to be your true self, and I’ll be alongside you as you gradually untangle things.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to understand yourself better, we can work through it together. We go at your pace and you're in the driving seat.
You're welcome to bring anything into the room, including how race, identity, heritage, or life experiences have impacted your mental health. I pay close attention to the systems we live within, and how oppression, trauma, and privilege can impact mental health and self-worth.
You might find this space helpful if:
- You’ve been masking or holding it together for a long time
- You’re navigating the complexities of ADD, ADHD, AuDHD, neurodivergence, or burnout
- You want to make sense of things in a space that feels kind, and authentic
Practicalities
- I work online, with adults across the UK
- Sessions are in English
- I'm a member of the ±«ÓãÊÓÆµand work within their Ethical Framework
- I'm committed to ongoing learning, supervision, and reflective practice
If you’re thinking about starting counselling, or coming back to it, I’d be glad to hear from you 💚
Practice description
I work online with adults across the UK, offering a calm, collaborative space where we can explore whatever you're carrying - whether it’s stress, identity questions, burnout, or the need to feel more like yourself again.
My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive values. I’ve spent several years counselling within a Black-led community service, and I continue to reflect on how power, race, heritage and social context show up in therapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and hold space with respect for your lived experience.
Before retraining as a counsellor, I worked in corporate marketing for over 20 years, for some of the UK’s biggest brands. That experience gave me a deep understanding of how deeply environments of stress, pressure and performance can impact our wellbeing.
I also deliver Mental Health First Aid (MHFA®) training across schools, workplaces, and communities. As an accredited MHFA England instructor, I care about making mental health support practical, accessible, compassionate, and stigma-free.
Whether I'm working 1-to-1 or in groups, my approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity and psychological safety. I’ll meet you where you are, with warmth and acceptance.
Finding a time that works
I currently have space for new clients on Mondays and Fridays during the day and I have one slot available on Wednesdays at 8pm.
All sessions are held online, and while I’m based in St Albans, I work with adults based anywhere in the UK.
If you're wondering whether we can find a time that fits around your life, you're very welcome to get in touch
My first session
I offer a free 20-minute consultation on Zoom before we begin
This isn’t a full counselling session, just a relaxed, no-pressure chance to meet and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
You’re welcome to:
• Say hello and get a feel for how I work
• Share a little about what’s brought you here (if you’d like to)
• Ask any questions you have about the process and what to expect
There’s no expectation to go into detail or make any decisions on the spot. Some people use the time to talk things through, others just want to check how it feels. Either way, it’s your space.
If that sounds helpful, feel free to get in touch and we’ll find a time that works 💚
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Depression, Loss, Menopause, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Person centred, Relational
Clients I work with
Adults, EAP, Organisations
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Time-limited