Kathleen Forrester, BACP
Calm counsellor helping people find direction
Details
| Name | Kathleen Forrester |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About Kathleen
Kathleen Forrester is a counsellor accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of practice and offers a calm, attentive presence for people dealing with worry, loss, stress and life changes. Kathleen aims to create space where a person feels seen and not alone while they work out what comes next.
Kathleen draws on practical talking and planning to help people tackle low mood, anxiety and relationship strain.
Background and approach
Sessions can be reflective, looking at past experiences that shape current feelings. They can also be structured and goal focused, to help break down problems into manageable steps. Her approach is collaborative.
She listens first and then helps people try different ways of thinking and acting until something fits. That can mean working with personal stories, testing new habits, or using guided techniques to reduce distress. She has experience supporting people with grief, trauma and compassion fatigue, and with issues such as ADHD, sleep difficulties, chronic illness and isolation.
Kathleen also helps those navigating identity and LGBT concerns, career worries and questions about life purpose. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. English is used in all sessions.
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue among the things Kathleen works with, alongside the areas below.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Kathleen among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Kathleen directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Kathleen directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
People can expect Narrative Therapy to focus on the stories they tell about themselves, looking at how those stories shape feelings and choices and opening up new ways to see problems. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises an accepting, listening space where the person sets the pace and the counsellor follows their lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce anxiety or low mood.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then try ways of working together. That means they may combine story work, listening-led sessions and practical CBT-style tasks until something feels useful and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video lets people use visual connection for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and caring commitments while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues can Kathleen help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship problems, trauma and compassion fatigue, plus issues like ADHD and sleep difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines listening and collaboration with both reflective and goal-focused work. Sessions can be exploratory or structured, depending on what the person needs.
How long has she been practising?
She has four years of experience providing face-to-face client work and related therapeutic support.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats do sessions take?
People can meet by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on their preference.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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