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Kathy Allatt, BACP

Kathy Allatt is a therapeutic counsellor who brings four years of experience and a background in neonatal nursing to her work.

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About Kathy

Kathy Allatt is a therapeutic counsellor who brings four years of experience and a background in neonatal nursing to her work. She offers an approachable, calm presence and aims to make it easier for people to take the first step towards getting support. Kathy explains things plainly and listens without judgement.

She believes counselling helps people understand difficult feelings and move towards the goals that matter to them. Sessions are grounded in a person-centred way of working that focuses on the client’s experience.

Background and approach

Kathy aims to build a warm, respectful relationship so people feel safe to talk about what is hard. Her clinical past includes many years supporting families in neonatal intensive care. That work gave her direct experience of the intense emotions that follow the birth of a sick or preterm baby.

She also has experience helping parents process loss and the grief that can follow such events. Kathy has worked within the NHS and supported colleagues through the pandemic, so she understands pressures faced by healthcare staff and first responders. She is used to helping people who are coping with stress, burnout and compassion fatigue alongside other life challenges.

Common concerns she helps people with include anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and relationship issues. Kathy also supports people dealing with career changes, parenting stress, fertility and end-of-life worries. Her aim is to help people find practical ways to cope and to reconnect with what matters to them.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393827	December 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 Kathy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Narcissism
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working Kathy names

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Therapeutic approaches suited to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It’s useful for anxiety, depression and finding direction during life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a non-judgemental, accepting relationship that helps people talk through feelings and build self-understanding. This approach is helpful when someone needs a steady, empathic space to make sense of their experience. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at strengths and small steps forward rather than dwelling on problems, and can be useful for people wanting practical coping strategies and quicker progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathy will discuss what feels most helpful and may draw on more than one method as the relationship develops. She aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, goals and preferences so the plan changes as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling more flexible. Video calls are close to face-to-face meetings, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a shorter check-in and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities or travel.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Kathy helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with concerns such as addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, career issues and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is person-centred with use of solution-focused ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques. Sessions tend to be warm, practical and client-led, with an emphasis on listening and working toward achievable steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of counselling experience and a clinical background working in neonatal intensive care. That nursing experience informs how she supports people after stressful medical events.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries for online work.

What session formats does she use?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and the subscription model. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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