Cathy Hadley , BACP

Cathy Hadley is a counsellor with 11 years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Cathy aims to make it easier for people to start talking about what is troubling them and to find practical ways forward.

She helps with stress, anxiety, low mood and grief. She also supports people dealing with relationship strains, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and issues linked to ADHD. Cathy lists women's issues among her areas of focus and is experienced in topics such as body image and parenting pressures.

Cathy uses straightforward, person-focused ways of working. She listens closely and adapts sessions to each person's needs. Conversations are paced to what feels manageable, with practical steps and ways to try things between sessions when that is helpful.

She is comfortable discussing complex background themes such as attachment, abandonment, adoption and blended family matters. Cathy also supports people facing chronic illness, caring responsibilities, or the emotional effects of cancer and bereavement.

Sessions can be arranged to fit different schedules and life demands. Cathy encourages small, steady steps and works collaboratively to set clear goals so progress can be tracked in a way that feels realistic.

Approaches that suit online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships. It helps people understand patterns in closeness, trust and hurt so they can try different ways of relating. Client-centred therapy centres the person's own experience and priorities. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client's pace, which can be useful for building confidence and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cathy will talk through different options and help decide what fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. That choice is made collaboratively and can change as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or if someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking.

These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life or periods of travel, while allowing the same conversational approaches used in person. Registered and accredited professionals provide therapy online and can adapt techniques to work well across these different formats.