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Kat Hurst, BACP

Kat Hurst is a counsellor who focuses on anxiety, trauma and related concerns.

About Kat

Kat Hurst is a counsellor who focuses on anxiety, trauma and related concerns. She works with people who identify as female aged 14 and above, offering a calm space to talk through painful experiences. Kat aims to help clients feel heard and to collaborate on practical steps towards feeling better.

Kat draws on an integrative, phased approach to recovery. Sessions are personalised and paced to suit each person. She uses a mix of techniques informed by cognitive behavioural ideas, existential thinking and other humanistic ways of working to address symptoms and patterns that cause distress.

Background and approach

Her background includes several years working in mental health hospitals. This gave her direct experience supporting adolescents and adults with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

She continues to work with female clients who are dealing with disordered eating and asks that people seeking help for eating disorders remain under their GP or another medical professional because of the physical risks involved. Kat also supports people facing panic attacks, social anxiety, low self-esteem, mood difficulties, relationship stress, and issues linked to attachment, abandonment, control, guilt and shame.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process that aims for personal insight, self-awareness and gradual change. Sessions combine listening with practical strategies and reflection. Kat offers a non-judgemental environment for exploring trauma, abuse and anxiety so clients can work towards greater self-love and empowerment.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393763	October 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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How therapeutic approaches work online

Kat uses a blend of evidence-based techniques that are practical to use through online formats. Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to change them; this helps with anxiety, panic and low mood. Existential and humanistic influences focus on meaning, choice and personal values, helping people work through identity, shame or relationship concerns in a reflective way.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress, comfort and needs become clearer.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to improve accessibility and flexibility. Video calls allow a full conversation similar to in-person sessions. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in suits. Live chat and messaging can fit into busy days and are useful for people who prefer typing or want ongoing written check-ins between calls.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Kat help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and self-esteem problems. Additional focus areas include attachment, body image, panic and mood difficulties.

What is her therapy style like?

Kat uses an integrative, phased approach that mixes listening with practical techniques. She works collaboratively and moves at a pace that suits each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of professional experience and previously worked in mental health hospitals supporting adolescents and adults.

What credentials and location are listed?

Kat holds BACP accreditation and offers services from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do I start therapy with her?

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