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Kitty Schwichiski, NCPS

Calm, practical counselling for anxious minds

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About Kitty

Kitty Schwichiski is a counsellor with seven years of experience helping people reduce the hold of painful thoughts and feelings. She works with clients to identify triggers and build practical steps for managing anxiety, low mood and stress. Kitty uses a calm, non-judgemental style and gives people time and space to speak about what is worrying them.

She begins by listening closely to what the person is experiencing and where it shows up in the body and daily life.

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Background and approach

That groundwork helps to spot patterns and the root causes of repeated worry or rumination. From there, Kitty introduces techniques drawn from somatic work, acceptance and commitment strategies, and cognitive tools to interrupt unhelpful thinking. Sessions tend to focus on simple, usable skills.

Kitty offers exercises to manage panic, ease physical tension, and challenge self-limiting beliefs. She also helps people navigate grief, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career crossroads and life changes in practical ways. People can expect a collaborative pace.

Kitty supports them to set clear goals, try new coping strategies, and notice small changes that matter. She is mindful of how stress affects the body and uses that awareness to shape each session. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate.

Kitty aims to make the process feel less confusing and more manageable, so people can move from feeling stuck to taking steps towards what matters to them.

How Kitty blends somatic work with online therapy

Somatic therapy focuses on the connection between the body and emotions. It involves noticing physical sensations, grounding techniques and gentle movement to help release tension and reduce anxiety. This can be useful for people who feel distress in their body as well as their mind.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people live in ways that match their values while responding differently to painful thoughts. It uses acceptance, mindful awareness and committed action to move towards meaningful goals. Client-Centred Therapy offers a warm, non-judgemental space where the person’s own goals and pace shape the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kitty will work collaboratively to identify what helps most based on the person’s needs and preferences. She will suggest options, check what feels useful, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy lets people access these approaches from home using video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life. It also allows for continued support when travel or location would otherwise be a barrier.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kitty help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with issues like relationship strain, parenting pressures, career worries and trauma-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kitty blends a calm, non-judgemental listening style with practical tools. Sessions combine body-focused awareness, acceptance-based techniques and cognitive strategies to reduce unhelpful thoughts.
What is Kitty’s professional background?
She has seven years of experience working in counselling and therapeutic support. Her work focuses on helping people understand triggers and build coping strategies.
Where is Kitty based and what are her credentials?
She practises from the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.
Can sessions be carried out in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Work can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How much does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kitty?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.