Counselling in Newmarket and Online
A calm space to explore and make sense of things
Welcome
Many people keep going day to day while quietly carrying a weight inside. You might be juggling family life, work pressures or relationships, while feeling anxious, low in confidence, or simply worn down.
You might notice yourself feeling irritable, short of patience, or easily pushed over the edge. Or perhaps life feels as though it’s asking more of you than you have to give.
Sometimes there’s no single reason, just a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, and you find yourself wondering, “Is this it? Is this how life will always feel?”
Counselling can be a space to pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of things.
Counsellor in Newmarket
Kathryn Buchanan
I’m Kathryn, a therapist offering a calm and reflective space to explore what’s going on for you.
My way of working is shaped by person-centred and psychodynamic ideas, but more than anything, it’s about getting to know you and what feels helpful for you. I aim to offer a space where you can feel heard, understood, and able to make sense of things in your own way.
Alongside my therapy work, I work as a researcher and have a PhD in psychology. I’ve also spent a number of years teaching psychology, and this continues to shape how I think about people and the importance of understanding each person’s experience in their own context.
I completed my training with a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work in line with their ethical framework.
I have experience working with adults across a range of issues, including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
My Counselling Approach
I offer a calm, thoughtful space where you can feel heard and understood. In the early stages, I focus on getting to know you and being a steady, supportive presence.
As trust builds, I may gently reflect patterns or ways of being that I notice, giving you the chance to see yourself with fresh eyes. Sometimes that means gentle challenge, but always with care.
Therapy can sometimes be hard work, but there can also be moments of lightness and even laughter along the way.
What Can Change
Over time, people often find that things begin to feel a little lighter. Situations that once felt overwhelming can become more manageable, and reactions that used to feel immediate or intense can soften.
Many people come to understand themselves in a different way, with more compassion and less self-criticism. They begin to let go of old patterns or narratives that no longer feel helpful, and find a new way of being that feels steadier and more in line with who they are.
When I Work
Mondays: Newmarket/online. Thursdays: Online.
Some flexibility for online sessions - please get in touch.
Locations
I offer in-person sessions in Newmarket, as well as online.
Newmarket: 9 All Saints Road, CB8 8ES
Fees
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £60 per session.
I ask for at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or rearrange an appointment. Sessions cancelled with less notice may still be charged. Payment can be made via bank transfer.
A limited number of reduced-fee spaces are available. Please get in touch if this would make things more manageable for you.
Contact Me
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
You might already know what you’d like to talk about, or you might just have a sense that something isn’t quite right. Either is completely okay.
You can contact me by email or use the form below. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
We can arrange a time to talk and see what feels right from there.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.