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Cathy Hadley, BACP

Cathy Hadley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience.

About Cathy

Cathy Hadley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and follows their professional standards. Cathy aims to make the first contact straightforward for people who feel nervous about starting therapy.

She helps people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem and confidence.

Background and approach

Cathy works with issues related to eating, sleeping and changes in life circumstances including career shifts and grief. Cathy uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns in relationships.

She also uses client-centred listening to help people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy methods are used when practical strategies for thoughts and behaviours are helpful. Sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different schedules.

Cathy is willing to add extra time slots when needed, aiming to make sessions work around busy lives. She takes a collaborative approach to planning therapy and adapts goals as people progress. Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns such as ADHD, bereavement, caregiver stress, chronic illness and issues around adoption and attachment.

Cathy speaks English and is available to work with clients internationally.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	374685	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Cathy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Ways of working Cathy names

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Approaches that guide online therapy

Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how early connections shape current feelings. It can help people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and slow down repeating cycles.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and showing respect for each person’s experience. The counsellor offers non-judgemental attention and helps the person find their own solutions and pace for change.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviours with practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Cathy will talk through each method and agree on a plan based on your goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into life. Video calls are close to in-person work, phone sessions can be quicker and use less bandwidth, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging lets people reflect between contacts. These options help people access therapy from different places and schedules.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Cathy help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem difficulties. Her practice also covers grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting pressures and ADHD-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and collaborative, combining attentive listening with practical techniques. Sessions aim to be straightforward and tailored to individual needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Cathy has 11 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.

What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?

She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and the therapist’s scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.