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Kathy Allatt, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Kathy Allatt is a therapeutic counsellor with four years of clinical experience. She offers calm, compassionate support and acknowledges how hard it can be to make the first call for help. Kathy aims to make the process straightforward and approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

Her background includes work as a neonatal intensive care nurse. That role involved supporting parents through very difficult medical and emotional situations. Kathy observed how physical illness and stressful life events affect mental wellbeing, and she brings that perspective into her counselling.

Background and approach

She has supported people through grief following the loss of a baby and helped others adjust after discharge from hospital. Kathy listens without judgement and helps people make sense of their feelings as they plan what comes next. Her nursing experience also gave her insight into pressures faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic.

Kathy uses person-centred methods, which means she focuses on the person rather than the problem. She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people manage difficult thoughts, build values-led goals, and find practical ways forward. Kathy works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation, which is noted as BACP.

Sessions are offered in English and can take different formats to suit individual needs. Her approach is steady and down-to-earth. She aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them and explore steps they can take next.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take steps based on what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor offers empathy and acceptance so the person can explore feelings at their own pace and gain clarity about their needs.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes that move someone towards their goals. It concentrates on strengths and on what already works, rather than spending long periods on problems.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Kathy will talk through the options and help decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs and preferred way of working. Decisions about approach are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people read visual cues and have a face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when a quicker check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer typing or want brief, on-going support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring duties and shifting schedules.
What issues does Kathy focus on?
Kathy supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family difficulties and grief.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, with practical elements from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help set and reach goals.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has four years of counselling experience and prior work as a neonatal intensive care nurse supporting parents and families through medical and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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