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Kat Hurst, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteem

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Kat Hurst offers practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, relationship strain or low self-esteem. She works from a gendered perspective with women and girls and those who identify as female aged 14 and above. Kat aims to create a calm space where difficult things can be talked about without judgement.

Her approach is integrative and phased, so sessions follow a clear, steady pathway rather than rushing into painful memories.

Background and approach

She listens first, then tailors techniques to the person in front of her. This may include cognitive work to challenge unhelpful thinking and humanistic ideas that focus on meaning and values. Kat has four years' experience and holds BACP accreditation, which is the credential shown in her details.

Before qualifying she worked in mental health hospitals and gained hands-on experience with adolescents and adults affected by eating disorders. Because eating difficulties can carry physical risk, she asks that people seeking help for disordered eating remain under the care of a GP or another medical professional while in therapy.

Kat pays particular attention to issues that often follow trauma - attachment wounds, abandonment, guilt and shame, panic and post-traumatic stress. She also supports those dealing with body image concerns, impulsivity and mood challenges. Sessions are collaborative, paced to suit each person, and focused on building insight and practical change.

People who want to explore whether her way of working fits their needs can meet to discuss goals and next steps. Kat aims to help clients find more self-compassion, clearer boundaries and stronger coping in everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches fit online work

Kat uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in an integrative way. Cognitive approaches focus on noticing and changing unhelpful thought patterns; they are often useful for anxiety, panic and low self-esteem. Humanistic and existential ideas help people explore meaning, values and personal strengths, which can be useful for trauma recovery and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, then try methods in collaboration with the client to find what helps most. Sessions are paced so people only move on when they feel ready.

Online therapy with Kat is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to suit different needs. Video calls let people read facial cues and body language. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break in a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging suit ongoing check-ins, reflection between sessions or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, school and family life.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as panic, body image and attachment wounds.

What is her therapeutic style?

She works in an integrative, phased way and draws on a mix of techniques including cognitive and humanistic ideas to match each person's needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience, including prior work in mental health hospitals with people affected by eating disorders.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

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?

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Kat Hurst, BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches fit online work

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety