- Person centred
- Practical steps
- Compassionate listening
About Cathy
Cathy Hadley is a UK-based counsellor with BACP registration and 11 years of professional experience. She meets people where they are and helps them talk through stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Cathy is also experienced with grief, trauma, self-esteem and sleep concerns. She aims to make the first contact as straightforward as possible for someone who may be feeling overwhelmed.
Her approach is practical and person-centred. Sessions focus on the issues you bring and what you want to change. Cathy listens, reflects, and works with you to build small, manageable steps to feel steadier day to day. Techniques may come from cognitive behavioural ideas, emotion-focused work, attachment-aware thinking and skills from dialectical approaches when helpful.
Cathy emphasises respect and sensitivity in the room. She aims to create an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Plans are tailored to each person, so the work responds to what matters most to you rather than following a fixed script.
She is used to helping people cope with life transitions, parenting strain, career stress, eating and body image concerns, and ADHD-related difficulties. Cathy also supports people navigating adoption, attachment issues, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and the aftermath of abuse.
When arranging sessions Cathy will work around schedules and can add extra time slots when needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches that inform online work and what they do
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps when people notice repeating problems in close relationships or feel stuck in how they connect with others. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own pace and priorities, offering space to make sense of feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) explores links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical ways to test and change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the best approach happens together. Cathy will discuss what feels most useful based on your goals, history and preferences. She adapts methods as the work progresses so the plan stays relevant to your needs.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session options Cathy currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to schedule meetings around work, childcare or medical appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can use different ways of meeting, so confirm the exact formats available when you begin.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Cathy help with?
Cathy helps people with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. She also supports issues such as grief, trauma, sleep problems and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and practical. Sessions focus on the issues you bring and on building small, manageable steps you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in the UK with people facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; please check practical arrangements and time differences when booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.