BACP

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Kathleen is a BACP therapist in the UK.

6+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes is a United Kingdom-based therapist with six years of experience who brings a calm, mindful and non-judgemental presence to her work. She practices from a person-centered perspective, supporting clients with warmth and unconditional acceptance while helping them explore their experiences and strengths. Kathleen holds BACP, which refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and uses a range of therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person.

Her approach encourages clients to take the lead in their own process while she offers compassionate guidance alongside them. Kathleen emphasizes self-acceptance as a foundation for change and guides people to notice patterns, develop self-compassion and learn kinder ways of relating to themselves. She blends mindfulness and embodied work to help clients become more aware of emotions and how those feelings show up in the body.

Kathleen works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem and motivation, and she has experience with clients from military and emergency services backgrounds. She supports younger adults exploring values and purpose, parents adjusting to life changes such as an empty nest, people navigating midlife or later-life transitions, and those rebuilding after separation or loss. She also works with longer-term therapeutic exploration for clients who want to delve into their inner world.

In addition to therapeutic practice, Kathleen is a Certified Hakomi practitioner and offers Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness and Self-Compassion teaching. She also practices as a Well-Being Coach, Life Coach and Creativity Coach, helping people set goals, build accountability and develop practical steps toward improved fitness, relationships or creative work. Having undertaken her own therapy journey, Kathleen aims to make starting therapy feel approachable and supported.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBTRelationship issues

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Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Body image

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Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Kathleen

Kathleen integrates client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy and attachment-based ideas into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the client's perspective and creating a supportive space where the person leads the process - it is useful for building self-awareness, confidence and direction. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice present-moment experience and to relate to thoughts and emotions with greater compassion - this can help with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and low self-esteem. Attachment-based ideas explore how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses - this approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, separation, abandonment concerns and attachment issues.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process and Kathleen works collaboratively to identify what fits best for each person. Registered professionals and therapists often combine methods, and Kathleen tailors her work to a client's needs, goals and preferences while inviting clients to contribute to how sessions unfold.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for people who prefer written conversation or incremental support between sessions. These formats expand access and allow Kathleen to work with clients in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes have?

Kathleen has six years of experience as a therapist.

Is Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes located?

Kathleen is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes as my therapist?

You can work with Kathleen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

Does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes work with international clients?

Kathleen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat or in-app messaging.