- Calm listening
- Mindfulness focus
- Practical tools
About Kathleen
Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting challenges, career questions and issues around self-esteem. Kathleen works with men as part of her focus on wellbeing and takes a calm, warm approach to each person she meets.
Kathleen describes her practice as person-centred, so the client leads the pace and direction of sessions. She aims to listen without judgement and to reflect what she hears back in a way that helps people understand their own story. This approach is mixed with practical tools when they suit the person in front of her.
She uses elements of attachment-based work to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used when clients want ways to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Mindfulness practice and compassion exercises are offered to help reduce harsh self-criticism and to build steadier emotional habits.
Kathleen also draws on hypnotherapy and somatic methods such as focusing and Hakomi to help people notice bodily sensations and feelings as they arise. These options are offered when they fit the person and their concerns rather than as a fixed programme.
She has six years of clinical experience and holds BACP membership, which is shown as BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and take place with the aim of helping people find more manageable ways of living and relating.
To begin, readers are invited to reflect on what they most want to change and to follow the site's process for matching to Kathleen and arranging an initial appointment.
How Kathleen's approaches translate to online work
Kathleen commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural strategies to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Client-centred work focuses on warm, non-judgemental listening so the client sets the pace and topics. Cognitive behavioural work offers practical exercises to identify unhelpful thoughts and to test small behaviour changes in daily life.She also draws on mindfulness and attachment-based ideas to help people tune into emotions and relational patterns. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention skills that can reduce reactivity. Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationship experiences can influence the way someone relates now. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process and the therapist will discuss options together with each person, based on their goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people keep a consistent rhythm of contact while they try new coping strategies between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kathleen help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions and relationship concerns, among other issues such as sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strains and career questions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her core style is person-centred, which means the client leads and she reflects and supports without judgement. She blends listening with practical techniques when those feel helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Kathleen has six years of experience working with a range of mental health and wellbeing concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is recorded with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment managed?
Cost varies with location and availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.