Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes, BACP
Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and Abuse
- +16 more
About Kathleen
Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression and trauma. She helps with relationship worries, parenting strains, addiction issues and challenges such as low self-esteem, sleep problems and career uncertainty. Kathleen works in a warm, non-judgemental way and aims to help people feel understood and more able to cope with life changes.
Kathleen practices in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
She brings six years of experience to her work and combines different approaches to match a person’s needs. Sessions focus on listening first, then gradually exploring patterns, emotions and practical steps that feel right for the person. Her style is gentle and person-centred.
Clients are invited to lead the conversation while she offers curiosity, reflective listening and practical exercises. Mindfulness practices and techniques to notice bodily experience are often used to help reduce anxiety and improve day-to-day coping. When trauma, shame or burnout are present Kathleen uses approaches that emphasise self-compassion and safety before moving into deeper work.
She also integrates cognitive tools to address unhelpful thinking and build new responses to stress. Alongside counselling she offers coaching for wellbeing, creativity and life goals. Coaching sessions include goal-setting, accountability and practical steps to move forward.
Kathleen aims to make starting therapy straightforward and supportive for people who are new to the process.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 395258 | February 2027 |
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Client-centred therapy puts the person in charge of the pace and content. The therapist listens deeply and offers empathic responses, helping people find their own solutions and build self-compassion. This is useful for people feeling lost, overwhelmed or stuck.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. Online CBT uses short practical exercises and gently challenging thought patterns to reduce anxiety, lift mood and improve sleep or daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through options and try methods that match a person’s goals, needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to have shorter, more frequent contact or to write things down when that feels helpful. These options help people fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Kathleen support?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse and related issues such as addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and non-judgemental, with a focus on listening, self-compassion and practical steps to help people manage daily life.
What is her professional background?
Kathleen has six years of experience and combines counselling and coaching skills to support emotional wellbeing and personal goals.
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 offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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