- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness and body work
- Coaching for goals
About Kathleen
Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes offers support for stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship worries and codependency. She works with people who struggle with sleep, self-esteem, parenting stresses, career questions and coping with life changes. Kathleen also helps those affected by trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She presents herself as calm, warm and non-judgemental, aiming to meet people where they are and build on their strengths.
Kathleen practises from a person-centred stance, so the client sets the pace while she listens alongside them. She uses mindfulness to help people stay present and notice how emotions appear in the body. Clients can expect gentle guidance as they learn to be kinder to themselves and to recognise patterns that keep them stuck.
She also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas for practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Hypnotherapy and mindfulness-based techniques are offered as additional ways to address anxiety, sleep problems and habit change. Her approach often blends talking with present-moment body awareness work.
Kathleen has six years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness and self-compassion, and works with people exploring ageing, life transitions and long-term inner work. She describes coaching skills as part of her toolbox for people seeking practical goal-focused support.
People new to therapy are welcomed with straightforward, plain explanations of the process. Kathleen aims to help clients find small, workable steps toward greater self-compassion, clarity and more sustainable coping in everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Kathleen uses client-centred work to put the person at the heart of therapy. This means the counsellor follows the client’s lead, listens closely and helps untangle what matters most to the individual. It is useful for people who need someone to reflect their experience back in a supportive way.She also integrates mindfulness therapy to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can help with anxiety, stress, sleep issues and coping with strong emotions by teaching simple attention skills that can be practised between sessions. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes that improve everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which combination of methods suits their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions can change over time as new priorities emerge.
Confirm the current session options before booking, because specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of working, such as mindfulness exercises and guided self-reflection, while keeping the focus on practical steps that fit day-to-day routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Kathleen help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, career questions, relationship worries and codependency among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Kathleen works in a warm, non-judgemental way and emphasises person-centred listening. She combines mindfulness, body-oriented noticing and practical techniques to help people understand patterns and develop self-compassion.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience. She also teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness and self-compassion and brings a long personal meditation practice to her work.
Which credential and location apply to her practice?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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.