- Person-centred
- Integrative approach
- Collaborative work
About Katherine
Katherine Smalldon is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, addiction, codependency and other life challenges. She works with people who feel stuck at a crossroads, those coping with loss or trauma, and anyone needing support to manage change. Katherine is BACP qualified and has nine years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy.
She takes an integrative, person-centred approach. Early sessions focus on what the person wants to achieve and any worries they have about starting therapy. Katherine encourages feedback so the work can be adjusted as goals and needs change. Sessions move at a pace that feels manageable for the individual.
Katherine uses a mix of approaches depending on the issue and the person’s preferences. She draws on attachment-based thinking to look at relationship patterns. Cognitive behavioural ideas may be used to notice and test unhelpful thoughts. Narrative and existential elements can help people reframe life choices and meaning.
Her style is warm and practical. She aims to create a steady space where difficult subjects can be spoken about plainly. People are invited to try out small changes between sessions and reflect on what helps.
Katherine wants therapy to be accessible and collaborative. She will discuss aims in the first meeting and check in regularly. This helps ensure the work stays relevant and useful as circumstances evolve.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present patterns. It can help people who notice repeating difficulties in close relationships or who find trust hard. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own pace and priorities, offering a non-judgemental space to talk things through and make decisions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes in behaviour to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Katherine will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that may change as therapy progresses and as new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm the session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care while living abroad or travelling. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists can explain which format will best meet practical needs during an initial conversation.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can Katherine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, codependency, trauma, grief, addictions and other life challenges listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and straightforward, taking things at the client’s pace and encouraging practical steps between sessions.
How much counselling experience does she have?
Katherine has nine years of counselling and psychotherapy experience working with a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.