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- CBT methods
- EMDR therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Kathleen
Kathleen Forrester is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, ADHD, grief and trauma. Kathleen uses several approaches such as client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques, EMDR, existential ideas and mindfulness in her practice.
Kathleen aims to give people space to be understood and to reduce feelings of being alone. She supports practical planning and helps people make strategies to manage life changes and everyday demands. Sessions can focus on exploring past experiences or on structured work to tackle negative self-beliefs and insecurities.
Her approach adapts to what each person brings to the room. Some meetings are reflective and open-ended, inviting stories about family of origin, attachment or identity. Other meetings are more goal orientated, using step-by-step techniques to change thinking patterns or behaviour.
People who come for help with compassion fatigue, chronic illness, social anxiety or issues linked to autism and intellectual disability will find those topics within her scope. Kathleen also lists work around career, life purpose and women's issues among her areas of interest.
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist encourages people to speak freely and helps them make sense of their feelings. It suits issues that need space to talk through, such as family of origin concerns and loneliness.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a structured way. It uses practical exercises and planning to reduce anxiety, tackle negative self-beliefs and change unhelpful habits.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce distress linked to past events. It is often used when trauma and abuse are part of the presenting concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods match a person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often offer these practical benefits to help sessions slot into everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD and related issues such as attachment and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centred listening with structured approaches like cognitive behavioural techniques and EMDR when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of practice working across a range of issues and approaches.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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