- CBT techniques
- Person-centred work
- Attachment informed
About Kathryn
Kathryn Handley is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of experience. She works with adults and people aged 16 and over on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, depression and coping with life changes.
She has worked both within the NHS and in private practice. That background means she has spent time supporting people with everyday pressures and more complex emotional problems. Common areas she sees include abandonment, attachment and commitment issues, separation and divorce, infidelity, money worries, mood problems and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Kathryn uses practical talking approaches alongside person-centred listening. She draws on cognitive-behavioural techniques and attachment-informed ideas to help people understand patterns of thought and feeling. Sessions are conversational and interactive rather than didactic.
In a session she encourages clear, respectful discussion about what has been happening and what the person would like to change. She also works on skills for coping when feelings of guilt, shame or low mood come up, and on improving communication where relationships are strained.
Her style aims to combine direct tools and careful listening. She adapts the way she talks and plans work to each person's situation and goals. To start, she asks about the problem, what has been tried already, and what small steps might feel manageable next.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Some of Kathryn's core methods include cognitive-behavioural techniques, which look at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and provide practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking. These are useful for anxiety, low mood and recurring guilt because they focus on doing small experiments and learning different ways of responding.She also uses person-centred counselling, which means sessions focus on the person's experience and the therapist listens without directing. This approach helps people talk through difficult feelings and build clearer understanding of what matters to them. Attachment-informed ideas are used to notice patterns that repeat in close relationships and to consider new ways of connecting and setting boundaries.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will discuss different methods with the client and agree on what fits their needs, goals and preferences. That agreement is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan can change if needed.
The original biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed and avoid travel time, which helps people sustain regular sessions alongside everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kathryn help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, abandonment, attachment, infidelity and money worries.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses conversational sessions that combine cognitive-behavioural techniques and person-centred listening to help people notice thought patterns and try different responses. Work can include practical coping skills and reflection on relational patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with people aged 16 and over in both NHS settings and private practice.
What credential does Kathryn hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathryn?
Select 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.