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Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes, BACP

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes offers support for stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship struggles.

About Kathleen

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes offers support for stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship struggles. She also helps people dealing with low self-esteem, sleep problems, addiction issues, parenting strains and life changes. Kathleen works with LGBT concerns, career questions, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges.

Kathleen is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Kathleen adopts a warm, non-judgemental style. She puts the person in the driving seat and listens alongside them.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, build self-compassion and find practical ways to cope day to day. Her way of working draws on client-centred ideas and attachment-based understanding. She uses mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural tools to help with overwhelming thoughts and difficult emotions.

Hypnotherapy may be offered as another option when suitable. Kathleen also blends techniques that pay attention to the body and felt experience. This can help when emotions are held physically or when people want a deeper, experiential way of working.

She teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness and self-compassion for those who wish to develop those skills. She describes therapy as a collaborative process. The focus is on gentle curiosity, practical steps and building on existing strengths.

Kathleen aims to make sessions feel steady and manageable for people who may be trying therapy for the first time. Her background includes six years of practice supporting adults through transitions, ageing, bereavement and long-term emotional work. She offers coaching for wellbeing, life and creativity alongside longer therapeutic work.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	395258	February 2027

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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 Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Kathleen names

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Practical therapy approaches for online sessions

Kathleen uses a few different therapeutic approaches that translate well to online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create an accepting space where the client leads the conversation. This helps when someone needs time to tell their story and build self-understanding. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change unhelpful ways of relating, which can assist with anxiety, relationship worries and self-esteem issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kathleen will discuss different methods with clients and decide together what fits best. The plan can change over time as needs and goals become clearer, keeping the work collaborative and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different lifestyles. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and body language cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit quick reflections, ongoing support or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while accessing consistent support.

Frequently asked

What issues can be brought to sessions?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns, plus issues such as sleep, eating, addictions, parenting strains and career questions.

What is her way of working in therapy?

Sessions are client-centred and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and helping people notice patterns. Techniques from mindfulness, cognitive-behavioural approaches and attachment work are used to help with emotions and everyday coping.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years working in counselling and therapeutic roles supporting adults through loss, life changes and long-term emotional concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available online?

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

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.