Kathy Allatt, BACP

Kathy Allatt is a qualified counsellor with four years' experience who brings a caring, compassionate presence to her work. She aims to make it easier for people to reach out and talk about painful or confusing feelings. Kathy acknowledges how hard that first step can be and offers a non-judgemental space to begin.

She uses a person-centred approach to build a trusting connection and help people feel heard. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the individual and on practical ways to move towards goals. Kathy also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and solution-focused techniques to support change and clearer direction.

Kathy's background includes several years as a neonatal intensive care nurse. That experience gives her direct insight into the emotional impact of health crises, loss and the stress of caring for ill or preterm babies. She has supported parents through grief and through the difficult transition from hospital to home.

Her NHS clinical work, including during the pandemic, means she has worked with people facing work-related pressures and compassion fatigue. This informs how she helps those coping with stress, burnout and trauma-related reactions.

People come to Kathy for a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, jealousy, addiction, parenting stress and life changes. She aims to help clients make sense of their experience and to find manageable steps forward.

How Kathy’s approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, and to choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and issues like jealousy. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on offering empathy and understanding so people can speak openly and find their own solutions. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps and strengths that move a person toward their goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kathy will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change as you progress, and she aims to adapt methods to what helps you most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting counselling around daily commitments and reducing travel time, which can make it easier to attend regularly. Some formats need less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, which can suit busy schedules or those who prefer not to be on camera. The biography does not list session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to find what fits your routine.