- Client-Centred work
- Cognitive Behavioural tools
- EMDR techniques
About Kathleen
Kathleen Forrester is a BACP counsellor with four years of practice in the UK. She works with people on common and complex issues including self‑esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, career questions and young adult issues. Sessions also address trauma and abuse, ADHD, sleeping difficulties and compassion fatigue.
Kathleen prefers a clear, practical way of working. Some sessions are open-ended and focus on exploring past experiences and current worries. Other sessions take a structured, goal-oriented shape to tackle negative self-beliefs and everyday problems. She aims to move at a pace that feels manageable.
Her training includes client-centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural ideas and EMDR methods. She also draws on existential and mindfulness practices when these suit a person's concerns. That mix lets her respond to things like anxiety, low mood, life transitions and trauma in different ways.
Kathleen has experience supporting young people and adults who are navigating major life changes such as leaving home, study, careers and relationships. She also works with those facing chronic illness, attachment questions, feelings of isolation and family of origin issues.
Sessions commonly involve talking through specific problems, identifying patterns, and trying practical strategies between meetings. Kathleen also uses trauma-focused techniques where appropriate and welcomed by the client. If someone is unsure what to expect, she helps them choose an approach and a pace that fits their situation.
How Kathleen uses therapeutic approaches online
Client‑Centred work focuses on listening and understanding what matters to the client. It helps people talk through their feelings and decide what matters to them next. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical techniques for managing anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathleen will discuss options with the client and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and methods can change as things progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study, work or travel and can reduce time spent on commuting. They also allow for shorter check‑ins when a full session isn't needed and remove the need to be physically present at a particular clinic. Registered or accredited professionals can use different techniques online, including trauma‑focused work and CBT exercises adapted for remote use.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with anxiety, depression, stress, self‑esteem, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and young adult issues among other difficulties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style ranges from open exploration of past and present worries to more structured, goal‑oriented sessions aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What is her professional background?
She has four years of practice experience and has worked with people on a broad range of concerns including trauma and adoption support contexts.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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