Kathleen Forrester, BACP
Kathleen Forrester is a counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective and draws on cognitive and trauma-informed methods.
About Kathleen
Kathleen Forrester is a counsellor who works from a person-centred perspective and draws on cognitive and trauma-informed methods. She holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP. Kathleen aims to create a space where people feel heard and respected as they talk through difficult feelings and life changes.
She offers straightforward support for worries about self‑esteem, anxiety, depression and stress. She also helps people dealing with grief, compassion fatigue and problems with sleep.
Background and approach
Practical work often focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking, building coping strategies and planning small steps forward. Sessions can be reflective or goal focused depending on what someone needs. Some meetings look back at how past events shape current feelings, while others concentrate on skills to manage day to day challenges and reduce overwhelm.
The pace is set by the person in therapy. Her additional focus areas include ADHD, relationship concerns, attachment issues, autism and long‑term illness or disability. Kathleen also supports people navigating career choices, life purpose and recovery from trauma and abuse.
She uses a mix of approaches such as client‑centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and EMDR for trauma work. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396072 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in their own terms.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress because it gives clear tools to change day to day patterns.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is used for processing distressing memories and reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions. It is usually offered in a structured way and can be integrated with other therapeutic work.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and try techniques that match the person's goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face to face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check‑ins, reflective notes or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments while keeping the focus on progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with self‑esteem, anxiety, depression, stress and grief, and also works with trauma, relationship challenges and sleep problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is warm and person‑centred, combining open listening with practical techniques from cognitive approaches and mindfulness.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and has provided over 2,000 hours of client contact across different settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text‑based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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