Katy Chau

I am Katy Chau, a qualified psychotherapist from Crewe, UK. I believe that true healing begins with genuine connection and compassion. My commitment to supporting your mental health is grounded in extensive training as an integrative counsellor and a deeply human approach. I offer diverse therapeutic services, including face-to-face and flexible telephone or online sessions for one-on-one counselling, and mindfulness-focused activities, while ensuring culturally inclusive care for multicultural groups. Learn more: katychaucounselling.uk *Beyond the Therapy Room My commitment to mental health extends into mentoring and advocacy. I serve as a Specialist Mentor for neurodivergent youth, a Risk Assessor for survivors of domestic abuse, and has supported vulnerable individuals through a suicide prevention helpline. My experience also includes leading a community resilience project for multicultural groups in Hong Kong, individuals with physical disabilities, and students in SEND schools. *Holistic Perspective - Eco-therapy and Mindfulness I am passionate about the connection between mental health, nature, and community. With a background in project management for environmental and social initiatives, I integrate mindfulness and eco-awareness into my practice. My personal interests—yoga, hiking, birdwatching, Teaism / tea ceremony, ceramic making, and calligraphy—reflect my belief in the healing power of presence, creativity, and connection with nature.

I am an active BACP- and NCPS-registered counsellor. My academic credentials include an MSc in Counselling (NVQ Level 7, UK) and a BA in Philosophy (Hong Kong), providing a comprehensive framework for navigating the complexities of human experience. With over 160 hours of supervised practice and 80 hours of suicide preventon service, I've had the privilege of providing personalised support for people facing some of life's most significant challenges, such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse, self-harm and neurodivergence, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. ----- Continuous Professional Development 08.2025 Supervisor Training - Cruse Bereavement Support 06.2025 Counselling for Sight Loss - Royal National Institute of Blind People 09.2024 Supporting ADHD and Autistic Students in Higher Education - Onyx Student Support 09.2024 Sighted Guide Training - Onyx Student Support 08.2024 Safeguarding Level 1 training - New Direction 05.2024 Domestic Abuse Support - Aberconwy Domestic Abuse Service 02.2024 Cruse Bereavement Support Training 03.2022 Suicide Prevention Services Training 12.2022 Mental Health First Aid - The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong 12.2021 Shadow Psychology & Psychotherapeutic Training - St. James' Settlement

I work with individuals navigating a comprehensive spectrum of challenges, such as: Anxiety (including Panic) Bereavement and Grief Boundary Setting Depression Domestic Abuse Intrusive Thoughts Low Self-Esteem Neurodivergence (e.g. Autism, ADHD) Self-Harm Stress and Burnout Suicidal Thoughts I bring a compassionate, non-judgemental, trauma-informed lens to my work, creating a safe space for healing and growth.

While my work is always ground in Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), my integrative counselling framework allows me to draw from and combine diverse therapeutic approaches to co-create a treatment plan that truly meets your needs and supports you, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy (PAT), and Transactional Analysis (TA). I offer a range of flexible services that go beyond traditional psychotherapy. Whether you prefer face-to-face counselling in Crewe, secure online or telephone support, or other mindfulness activities, I'll tailor the right path for you according to your needs.