Kathleen Forrester
Supportive counsellor for life changes
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About Kathleen
Kathleen Forrester is a BACP counsellor who aims to give people a clear space to be heard and understood. She offers practical support for life changes and for managing day-to-day struggles. Her approach mixes open listening with helping clients build plans and steps forward.
She draws on a range of approaches to suit different needs, including client-centred work that focuses on the individual's experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is also listed among her approaches and may be used when appropriate. Sessions can be exploratory, looking at past experiences and current worries. They can also be goal-focused, with structured steps to tackle problems such as low self-esteem, anxiety or sleep difficulties.
The pace is set to fit each person’s comfort level. Her practice covers many areas including stress, depression, grief, trauma and relationship issues, as well as work-related concerns like career and compassion fatigue. She also works with people dealing with neurodiversity, chronic health challenges, and identity matters such as LGBT concerns.
Kathleen has four years of experience and works in the United Kingdom. She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. To start, users can follow the site process to be matched and then book according to availability.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 396072
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Kathleen's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in their own terms.
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Personality disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathleen lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Kathleen works online
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, what has helped before, and what feels manageable. That way they decide together whether to focus on gentle exploration, structured CBT tasks, EMDR, or a mix of methods.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which formats the counsellor currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school or work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some methods adapt well to remote sessions, and the counsellor will explain how exercises or EMDR work can be organised to suit a person's routine and preferences.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with many issues including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship worries, sleep problems and career stress. The profile also lists ADHD, compassion fatigue and LGBT concerns among her focus areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style mixes open, client-centred listening with practical, goal-focused work. Sessions can be exploratory or structured depending on what the person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP organisation, described in the profile as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time according to the site notes.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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