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Cathy Hadley, BACP

Cathy Hadley is a counsellor with 11 years of experience working in the United Kingdom.

About Cathy

Cathy Hadley is a counsellor with 11 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She is a BACP member, and she welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem. Cathy aims to make first contact straightforward and supportive for people who are nervous about starting therapy.

Cathy offers a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters to them.

Background and approach

She uses clear, practical conversation to help people make sense of difficult feelings and find small steps forward. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a fixed formula. Her work includes helping people cope with grief, parenting pressures, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger and career stress.

Cathy also supports clients facing identity and LGBT concerns, ADHD, and issues linked to adoption, attachment and blended families. She is used to assisting those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress and body image worries. Therapeutic methods she draws on include Trauma-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centred practice, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

Cathy adapts these methods to suit each person’s pace and goals, mixing practical skills with reflective talking. Sessions can be arranged to fit different schedules, and Cathy is willing to offer times that suit working lives. She encourages people to take the first small step of completing a brief matching questionnaire to begin the process.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	374685	May 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Cathy names

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How Cathy’s approaches work online

Cathy uses a few key approaches to guide online work. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding the impact of traumatic events and slowly building coping skills to reduce distress; it can help people who have experienced abuse or other overwhelming events. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people notice and change unhelpful ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions, using listening and reflection to help people feel heard and to explore their own solutions.

Cathy sees choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals and preferences, explain options in plain language, and try different methods to see what helps most. The plan can change as you learn together about what works for you.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions suit those who need lower bandwidth or a quicker check-in, and live chat or text messaging can be used for brief reflections or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family or health commitments while still accessing consistent support from a registered professional.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Cathy help with?

Cathy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and grief. She also supports people with sleeping or eating difficulties and career or parenting pressures.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She offers a respectful, down-to-earth approach that mixes practical skills and open conversation. Sessions are personalised, with a focus on small, achievable steps.

What is her professional background?

Cathy has 11 years of professional experience working in the UK. Her practice has included support for people affected by trauma, attachment and family-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and her practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?

Sessions are offered in English, and Cathy accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How is cost structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.