Kathleen Forrester, BACP

Kathleen Forrester is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with four years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She works with issues including self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, career difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue and coping with life changes, alongside additional focus areas such as attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic pain and illness, and young adult matters.

Kathleen blends practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR with client-centered and existential perspectives to tailor each session to the individual. Her approach aims to create a space where people feel understood and valued while developing realistic strategies to navigate day-to-day life and significant transitions. She offers both exploratory work that looks at past and present patterns and more structured, goal-oriented sessions that focus on planning and tackling negative self-beliefs and insecurities at a pace that suits the client.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Kathleen follows professional practice standards associated with that organisation. She provides therapy in English and offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, helping people access support in ways that fit their schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kathleen draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the person leads the pace and focus of sessions - this approach helps when someone needs to explore feelings, identity, or relationship concerns at their own speed. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, stress, low mood, and sleep difficulties. When trauma is a presenting concern, Kathleen integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support processing distressing memories and reducing their ongoing emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge. Registered professionals often blend approaches to suit the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Kathleen is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing work, family, or physical health needs. These options make it easier to access regular support from home or wherever is most comfortable, while still maintaining the tailored, client-focused work that helps people move forward.