Cathy Hadley, BACP

Cathy Hadley is a UK-registered therapist with 11 years of professional experience and a registered member of the BACP - the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, whose ethical standards inform her work.

She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, low mood, trauma recovery, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence. Cathy combines a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate manner with practical therapeutic tools to help clients explore their thoughts and emotions.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative planning - she works alongside each person to design a therapeutic approach tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. Cathy aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can bring difficult material and feel heard.

Practical flexibility is part of her offer; she is willing to adapt appointment times to fit clients' schedules. Cathy recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and she acknowledges and supports people for taking those first steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cathy Hadley draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and helps people rebuild trust and connection in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience - the therapist offers empathy and nonjudgmental understanding so clients can explore feelings and find their own solutions. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and develops strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cathy works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals where appropriate to identify which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts plans as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or other commitments. These formats allow consistent access to therapists from different locations and can support steady therapeutic progress while accommodating individual schedules and communication styles.