Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes , BACP

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addiction, sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem, ADHD, and other life transitions. She brings a calm, non-judgemental presence and aims to help clients feel understood and accepted. Kathleen uses a range of approaches to match what each person needs in the moment.

Kathleen describes her work in a person-centred way, so the client leads the conversation and she listens alongside them. She helps people notice their patterns, recognise strengths, and begin to make small, manageable changes. Much of her practice emphasises self-compassion and learning kinder ways of relating to oneself.

Mindfulness practice features in the sessions for many clients, with breathing, awareness exercises and gentle attention to present-moment experience. She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to explore how early relationships shape how people relate now. Cognitive-behavioural tools are used when practical steps or thought-work can ease distress.

Kathleen has six years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works with people across a wide range of concerns including ageing, caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness and bereavement. Sessions can include coaching elements when people want support with goals, motivation or creative projects.

Her manner is warm and steady, and she often supports clients who want longer-term work to explore inner life. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can use reflective conversation to notice relational themes and practise new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centred therapy means the person is in charge of the pace and topic. In remote sessions the counsellor listens, reflects and helps people find their own answers, which suits those who want a collaborative, non-directive space. Mindfulness therapy brings simple attention and breathing practices into the session to help with anxiety, stress, sleep and emotion regulation, and these can be led over video or guided by short audio or text prompts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Kathleen will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try, checking in about what feels helpful and adapting the mix of listening, practical tools and coaching as needs and goals evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer typing or want more frequent brief contacts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping continuity of care with a registered or accredited professional.