Cathleen Brentnall

BACP 10 years practising Sees people online

Practical, compassionate support for everyday struggles

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About Cathleen

Cathleen Brentnall works with people who are facing relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She offers a calm, respectful approach and helps people identify practical steps toward their goals. She is based in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

Cathleen is a BACP member and has ten years of experience in counselling work. In sessions she focuses on what matters to each person and helps them spot strengths they can use day to day.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of approaches to match the problem at hand, so conversations cover feelings, thoughts and behaviours as needed. She can include faith and prayer in sessions when a client requests this. Cathleen’s background includes work with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and parenting concerns.

She also supports people dealing with stress, burnout, body image, chronic illness and caregiving strain, among other challenges. Her style aims to be warm and practical rather than overly clinical. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing when they suit the client.

Sessions are adapted to each person’s learning style and priorities. Cathleen helps people break problems into manageable steps and track small changes over time. People interested in working together begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.

Scheduling is then arranged according to the therapist’s availability and the service’s subscription terms.

At a glance

Years practising
10
Registered with
BACP
Registration number
395572
Languages
English
Approaches include
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
How sessions happen
Online, by video, phone or messages

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What Cathleen works with

Everything Cathleen lists, in their own terms.

Approaches Cathleen lists

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How Cathleen works online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what you value and taking small actions that match those values. It helps when stress, anxiety or low mood get in the way of living the life you want. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical tasks to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method used to process traumatic memories so they feel less overwhelming; it can be helpful for people with a history of trauma and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adapted as progress is made.

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available online or in-person options when booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or long commutes and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when that better suits a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can use these approaches effectively across different settings, and the therapist will help match approach and practical arrangements to everyday life and goals.

Questions and answers

What concerns does this counsellor help with?

She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, career stress, anxiety and depression, plus related areas such as grief, eating and sleeping problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and practical. Sessions look at feelings, thoughts and behaviour and focus on small, manageable changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working in counselling and related mental health roles.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed as BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and the profile indicates international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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