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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and person-centred
About Kathryn
Kathryn Handley, BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom, has six years of experience working with adults and young people aged 16 and over. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Kathryn also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, commitment worries, divorce and separation, and financial stress.
Her approach mixes clear, evidence-based techniques. She draws on cognitive-behavioural ideas, person-centred counselling and attachment-informed theory to guide conversations and practical work. Sessions aim to help clients notice thinking patterns, practise different ways of responding, and strengthen close relationships.
Kathryn describes her style as interactive. She works with people to set goals and try small changes between meetings. Conversations are guided by respect and sensitivity, with attention to how past relationships affect present feelings and choices.
Her background includes work in the NHS and in private practice over six years. That range means she has supported people in both public services and one-to-one counselling settings. She uses what has worked in those settings to shape clear steps forward in therapy.
Practical matters are discussed together so sessions fit into day-to-day life. Clients are encouraged to decide the pace and focus of their work. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
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How Kathryn uses evidence-based approaches online
Kathryn draws on cognitive-behavioural ideas and person-centred counselling in her work. Cognitive-behavioural techniques look at how thoughts and behaviours interact and offer practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This helps with anxiety, mood changes and coping when life feels overwhelming.Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own values and make choices that fit their life. She also uses attachment-informed ideas to explore how early relationships influence current patterns in close relationships and trust.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Kathryn will work collaboratively to decide which techniques to use based on the client’s goals and preferences. She explains options, tries approaches, and checks in regularly to adapt the plan together.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work or family routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer practical therapy that fits into everyday life without changing clinical standards.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, infidelity, guilt and shame, and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and person-centred with practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions combine conversational work with tasks to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults and young people aged 16 and over in the NHS and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.