My Approach

Gestalt psychotherapy is a relational, experiential form of therapy that focuses on what is happening in the present moment—in your body, emotions, thoughts, and relationships. Rather than analysing problems from a distance, Gestalt therapy supports awareness of lived experience and how we relate to ourselves and others in real time.

A central part of Gestalt psychotherapy is the therapeutic relationship itself. The connection between therapist and client offers a safe, supportive space to explore patterns of communication, emotional responses, and ways of relating that may show up in everyday life—particularly within couples and family relationships.

Gestalt therapy also recognises that we do not exist in isolation. Our experiences are shaped by our social, cultural, relational, and environmental contexts. This makes it especially supportive for neurodivergent individuals and families, where differences in communication styles, sensory needs, emotional expression, or relational expectations may have been misunderstood or pathologised elsewhere.

Rather than focusing on “fixing” or changing who you are, Gestalt psychotherapy encourages self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal responsibility. By gently noticing your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and behaviours in the present moment, you can begin to understand what supports connection, safety, wellbeing, and what may be creating distress or disconnection.

This awareness creates the conditions for meaningful and lasting change. For couples and families, this often means developing clearer communication, deeper emotional understanding, and more authentic ways of relating to one another.

My own path into Gestalt psychotherapy was shaped by my personal healing journey. I found Gestalt principles deeply resonant, offering a compassionate, empowering framework for growth and self-understanding. These experiences now inform my work as a therapist, where I bring Gestalt psychotherapy into my practice to support individuals, couples, and families in finding greater clarity, connection, and healing, at a pace that feels respectful and supportive

About Me

Hello, I’m Kate Montagu, a Gestalt psychotherapist offering therapy for couples, families, and individuals, with a particular focus on neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients. Please get in touch if you’d like to book a session or ask any questions.

My path into psychotherapy grew from a long-standing commitment to care, connection, and personal growth. For over ten years, I worked as a massage therapist, supporting clients through hands-on, body-based work. This experience gave me a deep appreciation of the mind–body connection, nervous system regulation, and the importance of empathy, presence, and safety in healing relationships.

As my work evolved, I felt drawn to supporting not only individuals, but also couples and families navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and life transitions. This led me to complete a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy, which now forms the foundation of my practice.

Gestalt Therapy is a relational, experiential approach that focuses on what is happening in the present moment. Rather than trying to “fix” people, it supports awareness, choice, and authentic connection. Together, we explore patterns of communication, emotional responses, and relational dynamics, gently noticing what supports connection and what may be creating distance or misunderstanding.

In my work with couples and families, I support you to:
Improve communication and mutual understanding
Navigate conflict with greater awareness and care
Explore repeating relational patterns
Rebuild trust and emotional safety
Strengthen connection in neurodivergent and mixed-neurotype relationships
Sessions may include dialogue, creative and experiential exercises, and practical tools that support real-life change, while always moving at a pace that feels respectful and manageable.

I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families, including autistic clients and those navigating differences in communication, sensory needs, emotional processing, or relational expectations. I also offer an affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ clients and those in complex or non-traditional relationship structures.

My approach is collaborative, trauma-aware, and tailored to your unique needs. I value curiosity over judgment, and relationship over diagnosis. Therapy with me is a space where difference is respected, emotions are welcomed, and new ways of relating can gently emerge.

It is a privilege to walk alongside you in this work. Whether you are seeking therapy as an individual, a couple, or a family, I am here to support you in developing greater self-understanding, emotional resilience, and more meaningful, connected relationships.

Get in touch today to book a session or learn more about how I can support you and your loved ones. I look forward to connecting with you.

I work with

• Couples
• Families
• Groups
• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Gestalt Group Psychotherapist
• Gestalt Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• ADHD
• Autism
• Couple Issues
• Divorce
• Family
• Parents
• Relationships
• Step Families