Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes, BACP

Approaches that suit online trauma and attachment work

Many clients come for help with the effects of trauma and ongoing stress, and Kathleen uses trauma-focused work to gently address how past harm shows up now. That approach offers ways to process painful memories and reduce overwhelming reactions so daily life feels more manageable.

She also uses attachment-based therapy to look at how early relationships shape present patterns. This helps people notice how they relate to others, to build more supported ways of connecting, and to reduce repeated cycles that cause distress. Client-centred practice underpins these approaches by keeping the individual in charge of pace and priorities throughout the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy itself. Kathleen will explore your goals, preferences and how you respond in early sessions and together you will decide what to try first. This collaborative way of working helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful and doable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family life and mobility needs while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional understanding.