Katherine Smalldon, BACP

Katherine Smalldon is a qualified, integrative counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. She has nine years of clinical experience and created her practice to support people navigating the challenges that arise across life stages.

Katherine works with individuals who feel stuck, uncertain or at a crossroads and with those who want help facing past experiences, changing behaviour patterns, or coping through a current crisis. Her practice supports a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and intimacy difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family issues, bipolar and ADHD, self-esteem and career matters.

She follows an integrative approach, drawing on complementary therapeutic methods to meet each person where they are. Katherine aims to move at the client’s pace, offering an impartial therapeutic space and inviting open dialogue about hopes, fears and expectations. The first session is used to clarify goals and preferences so therapy can be tailored effectively, and she encourages questions and feedback throughout the process. Prospective clients are invited to get in touch to learn more or to book an initial session to see if the working relationship is a good fit.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Katherine

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. It helps people explore attachment needs, safety in relationships, and recurring dynamics that affect intimacy and trust. Client-Centered Therapy places the client’s experience at the centre of the process, offering empathic listening and acceptance to help individuals clarify their own goals and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, offering practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Katherine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the work over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow access for clients who live abroad or have difficulty attending in-person appointments. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful work through these channels, maintaining a client-focused pace and continuity of care.