Kathleen Forrester, BACP
Kathleen Forrester is a counsellor who works from a person-focused approach.
About Kathleen
Kathleen Forrester is a counsellor who works from a person-focused approach. She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Kathleen aims to create a space where people feel heard and less alone as they talk about worries and life changes.
Her sessions often follow two main paths. One path looks back at past experiences and how they affect day-to-day life now. The other path is more goal-focused and practical, helping people plan steps to tackle challenges and negative self-beliefs.
Background and approach
Kathleen uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centred ways of working, cognitive behavioural ideas to spot patterns of thought, and elements of mindfulness to help calm the mind. She also includes techniques from EMDR and existential therapy when these fit the situation.
She has four years of experience in direct client work and holds BACP as a listed credential. Kathleen has worked with a wide range of concerns, from anxiety and stress to depression, grief and relationship issues. She is familiar with neurodiversity matters such as autism and attention differences.
Sessions are available in English and are offered across video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Online formats allow for shorter check-ins or longer therapy sessions, depending on what someone needs.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396072 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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.
Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It supports practical steps to break unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression and stress.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, EMDR, involves structured bilateral stimulation alongside recalling troubling memories. It is used to reduce the intensity of past traumatic experiences when that is a treatment goal.
Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. Kathleen will discuss goals, preferences and how each method might help, then try different ways of working to see what fits. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what the person needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how work gets done. Video calls let people maintain face-to-face contact, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, to have shorter or longer sessions, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress and grief, plus relationship and career worries. Other areas include self-esteem, trauma, ADHD and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions can be exploratory or goal-focused, with steps to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies.
What background does she have?
She has four years of direct client experience and more than two thousand hours of client-facing work noted in her background. Her work has covered a broad range of presenting issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats do sessions take?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or through text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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