Dr Kate Woollaston in therapy session

Therapy tailored to you

I keep up to date on the latest research into which therapies are most effective in addressing specific issues and my practice conforms to NICE guidelines. By getting to know you and the issues you’re struggling with, we can work together to find the right therapy for you.

Therapeutic approaches 

I am skilled in a number of different therapies, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

  • Person-Centred Psychotherapy

Length and frequency of treatment

You can decide the length of treatment that works for you, whether that’s a shorter intensive course or long-term support. I can see you weekly, fortnightly, monthly or at a frequency that works for you. 

Locations 

I can see you virtually or face-to-face at a clinic in Newport Pagnall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

Appointment times

I offer day-time and evening appointments on weekdays. 

Issues I can help you with:

  • Life's Challenges

    Relationship & interpersonal difficulties

    Adjusting to blended families

    Grief & bereavement

    Feeling stuck & lacking direction

    Professional issues & career transition

  • Becoming a parent

    Fertility difficulties

    Pregnancy concerns

    Fear of giving birth

    Postnatal depression

    Adjusting to parenthood

  • Trauma

    Childhood trauma

    Sexual and physical abuse

    Birth trauma (for both parents)

    Single event trauma, e.g. road traffic accident

    Covid-19/Lockdown experiences

  • Children and Young People

    Feeding, toileting, sleep & separation issues

    School & friendship worries

    Anger & challenging behaviours (aggression, screaming, hitting, biting, etc.)

    Post-diagnostic support for ADHD & Autism

    Difficulties in family relationships

  • Anxiety

    Worry & rumination (generalised anxiety disorder)

    Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

    Panic disorder & social phobia

    Fear of being sick (Emetophobia)

    Specific phobias

  • Low mood

    Feeling sad & depressed

    Low self-esteem, feelings of failure

    Difficulties sleeping, feeling exhausted

    Stress & feeling overwhelmed

    Not enjoying activities

Unfortunately, I am unable to provide the right level of support to respond to crisis situations and do not work with deliberate self-harm, suicidal thoughts or eating disorders in my private practice. Please click here for urgent mental health support.

First Appointment

Therapy in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

In a supportive space, you can talk through the issues you’re struggling with, how long they have been present and any ideas you’ve had about how they started. I’m keen to hear what you have tried so far and where you feel you have got stuck. You are welcome to bring someone to the appointment.

Children and adolescents

If your concerns are about your child or adolescent I may suggest that we meet without them initially, so that you can talk freely.

Next steps

We will discuss options for treatment and you can choose what would suit you best. I will provide practical suggestions to start making positive changes right from the first appointment.

  • “I have felt ‘heard’ and moved by the observations you made. You have been so kind to both of us at an important stage in our lives, and have brought some lightness where it was lacking"

    - Mum with a new baby

  • “Thank you so much for all your help and support. It’s made such a difference to my life and I can’t thank you enough”

    - Adult with OCD

  • “Thank you for everything. Without your positive and practical advice, we wouldn’t be this happy at this festive time of year”

    -Parents of an adolescent

  • “I would like to let you know how very lucky I feel to have spent some time with you over the past weeks. I have felt safe during our sessions and very supported by you at a time when I have felt quite isolated”

    - Mum & new baby

  • "Most importantly thank you for having faith in me"

    Adolescent girl

  • “Thank you for helping us to make life happier. You’ve made a big difference. We feel very lucky to have had your help”

    -Family adjusting to life changes

Get in touch

I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation where you can meet me and decide if I am the right therapist for you.