Dr Kate Brierton is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and author based in the United Kingdom, with a particular interest in compassion and wellbeing. After reading Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge, she pursued her interest in psychology and completed her Clinical Psychology training in 2002 at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience in London.

In her private practice, Kate has worked with individuals and families of all ages, addressing a wide range of mental health difficulties. While she initially trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), her current practice focuses primarily on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), alongside mindfulness, parts work and EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced trauma.

Kate is an Associate Fellow of the  British Psychological Society and is registered with the  Health and Care Professions Council. She has particular expertise in compassion, wellbeing and trauma-informed psychological practice.

Beyond her private practice, Kate is committed to bringing compassion into education. Since 2015, she has worked with colleagues, teachers and school leaders to develop more compassionate cultures in schools. She is also an Associate Author with Cambridge University Press, and her book, Cultivating Teacher Wellbeing, a guide for educational leaders, was published in 2022. In 2026, she was awarded Associate Fellowship of the British Psychological Society in recognition of her work in education.