About
You may look like you have it all together — leading, creating, caring for everyone else — yet inside you feel anxious, stuck, or quietly overwhelmed. Maybe you’re carrying grief that no one sees, living with burnout, or questioning whether the life you’ve built still fits.
I work with people who carry a lot: professionals, creatives, and high-profile individuals who are used to being the strong ones, but who need a space where they can finally exhale.
Sometimes rock bottom has a trap door. I know, because I’ve been there — and that’s why I do what I do.
My Approach
I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist (MBACP, MNCPS Acc) blending Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused approaches, together with tools from mindfulness and positive psychology.
This means we can explore what’s beneath the surface and find practical ways forward — working at both emotional depth and everyday pace.
My style is compassionate, grounded, and quietly direct. I believe therapy should feel like a real conversation: honest, human, and transformative — not clinical or abstract.
Who I Work With
Many of my clients come to therapy during times of change, loss, or transition — when the strategies that once worked no longer do. Some are leaders or creatives managing pressure; others are professionals experiencing burnout, grief, or anxiety. Some are simply looking to reconnect with themselves after years of putting everyone else first.
Whatever brings you here, therapy offers space to slow down, make sense of what feels heavy, and rediscover clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Why I Do This Work
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I spent over two decades working in creative and corporate industries — from fashion to leadership — where I saw firsthand how unspoken stress, grief, and perfectionism can quietly take their toll.
My life later reached a point of deep burnout and loss, and it was through therapy and recovery that I learned something vital: even in the hardest chapters, change is possible. That experience shaped how I now work — with honesty, empathy, and a deep respect for the courage it takes to ask for help.
Alongside my private practice, I consult and deliver workplace wellbeing and bereavement training across Merseyside, helping organisations foster more compassionate and emotionally healthy cultures. I also serve as a Trustee for Liverpool Bereavement Service, ensuring support remains accessible to the community.
My professional training and continued development underpin this work, allowing me to combine clinical skill with lived understanding to support each client safely and effectively.
Professional Qualifications & Training
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (currently studying)
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative - Person Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic)
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Professional Development (CPD)
Online & Telephone Counselling – Counselling Tutor
Level 3 Diploma in Child Bereavement
Prevent Awareness Training – HM Government
Managing Suicidal Conversations – Samaritans
Diplomas in Life Coaching
Awareness of Mental Health Problems – NCFE CACHE Level 2
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Diploma
Professional Memberships & Accreditation
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - Register Number: 415377
Working Together
Therapy with me is confidential, collaborative, and real — a space to talk openly, be heard, and explore what matters most to you. We’ll work at your pace, with honesty and compassion, to make sense of what feels heavy and build the tools you need to move forward.
Together, we’ll work toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling — one where you can stop performing and start breathing again.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial chat or ask any questions about how therapy might work for you.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re looking for personal therapy, workplace support, or simply a space to talk things through — you can get in touch to start the conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy. If there’s something else you’d like to know, please feel free to get in touch — I’ll be happy to help.
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Our first session is an opportunity to talk about what’s brought you here, what you’d like to get from therapy, and how we might work together. It’s also a space to ask questions and get a feel for whether I’m the right fit for you.
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I work with adults from all backgrounds and experiences. While anyone is welcome, many of my clients are professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and high-profile individuals navigating high-pressure roles and big life changes. I most often support people experiencing grief, anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and major life transitions.
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Yes. I welcome and support clients from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. My practice is inclusive and affirming.
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My approach is calm, collaborative, and grounded in real-world understanding. I’m warm but also gently challenging — helping you look beneath the surface and make meaningful, lasting changes.
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Sessions are £75 and last 50 minutes. Therapy is typically held weekly at a consistent time, but I also offer flexible or ad-hoc sessions depending on your needs.
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There’s no fixed number of sessions — some people find short-term therapy helpful for a specific issue, while others prefer longer-term work for deeper exploration. We’ll review your progress regularly and decide together what feels right for you.
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Payment is due at the end of each session and can be made by card or cash. If you prefer, block bookings are also available and can be paid in advance.
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I ask for at least 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged at half the session fee (£37). Missed sessions without notice are charged in full.
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Yes — sessions are available in-person in Liverpool or online via secure video. Telephone sessions can also be arranged if preferred.
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You can arrange an initial chat by emailing hello@kateauguste.com or using the contact form on this page.
From there, we’ll discuss your needs, agree a time for your first session, and decide together what feels right moving forward. -
That’s okay — many people come to me after previous therapy experiences. Every therapist and approach is different, and sometimes it’s about finding the right fit and timing. We’ll start wherever you are now and build from there.
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Yes. Confidentiality and trust are at the heart of therapy. Everything we discuss remains private unless I’m concerned about your safety or the safety of someone else, in which case we’d talk about next steps together.
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I currently do not accept insurance or work directly with insurance companies. Payment is made privately by clients at the time of the session.