Katie Reid

I can offer appointment from Ringwood  and also online - please contact me through my website to book in a 15 min intro call.

My name is Katie Reid, and I am a fully qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Â鶹ԭ´´). I offer a humanistic, integrative approach, tailoring our sessions to your unique needs and placing you at the centre of the process.

I aim to provide a compassionate and supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain insight, and take steps toward meaningful personal growth.

In my humanistic counselling practice, I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Sometimes, simply having dedicated time and space to process what has happened—or is happening—can be a powerful step toward insight, healing, and personal growth.

In our sessions, you are always at the centre of the work. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to guide exploration, foster understanding, and encourage self-acceptance throughout your journey.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to meaningful change. That’s why I offer a brief initial conversation before your first appointment, giving you the chance to understand how I work and how therapy might support you.

I have a particular focus on supporting individuals affected by trauma, including survivors of childhood and domestic abuse. My experience includes working at STARS Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services, where I supported clients through their recovery and healing journeys.

During our first session, we’ll discuss how we’ll work together and complete an initial assessment to gain a clear understanding of your situation and needs. This is a chance to explore your concerns, expectations, and what you hope to achieve through counselling. Feeling comfortable and safe is very important to me, as a trusting relationship is the foundation for effective work together.

Counselling is always tailored to you, but the process often follows these stages:

Assessment – understanding your needs and concerns

Agreeing on a focus – identifying goals for our work together

Interventions and resources – exploring strategies and support that suit you

Evaluation and review – reflecting on progress and adjusting as needed

Ending (termination) – planning for a positive conclusion to our sessions

If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you, or would like to attend a few sessions before making a decision, that’s completely fine. You are welcome to move at your own pace.

I am able to offer supervision both online and in person from Ringwood.

I typically provide either:

Two 45-minute sessions per month (£40 each)

or

One 90-minute session per month (£80)

This can be tailored to suit your individual requirements and needs.

I offer supervision to qualified counsellors, trainee counsellors, and those working in caring or pastoral professions where relational and emotional support is central to the role. 

This includes practitioners in education, faith settings, health and social care, and community organisations. I provide a reflective, collaborative space to support ethical practice, professional development, and emotional wellbeing, whether you are building confidence as a trainee, deepening your clinical work as an experienced counsellor, or seeking thoughtful support alongside a pastoral or caring role.

Supervision is guided by the 7-Eyed Model, which helps us explore your work from multiple perspectives—your clients, your interventions, your relationships, your own responses, the supervisory relationship, my reflections, and the wider context—ensuring our sessions are reflective, insightful, and tailored to your professional development.

In our first supervision session, we will work together to create a collaborative contract. This allows me to understand your goals, priorities, and what you hope to gain from supervision, while setting clear boundaries and expectations.