Cathleen Brentnall, BACP

Cathleen Brentnall offers a warm, professionally grounded approach to therapy designed to help people navigate relationship challenges, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, and a wide range of emotional and life stressors. She works to build a calm, supportive virtual environment where clients can explore their values, identify practical goals, and develop strategies to move through difficult moments. Her practice integrates well-established therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and EMDR to suit different needs and preferences.

Cathleen emphasizes collaboration and tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique learning style, decision-making patterns, and sources of energy. She brings sensitivity and compassion to work with issues including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, caregiving strain, and relationship or family difficulties. Her focus also extends to challenges like body image, chronic illness, codependency, and coping with life changes.

Based in the United Kingdom and holding BACP registration - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Cathleen has built a practice that supports clients both locally and internationally. She prioritizes practical tools and personal strengths so clients can better organise their lives, make choices aligned with their values, and find more ease in daily living.

Clients can expect thoughtful, individualized care aimed at realistic progress and renewed resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build small, actionable steps to live in line with those values. It is useful for reducing avoidance and increasing psychological flexibility in the face of stress and change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotions. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with sleep or routines.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach aimed at reducing the distress associated with traumatic memories by processing troubling experiences in a controlled, therapeutic way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Cathleen works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She views assessment and ongoing feedback as central to shaping an effective plan together.

Online therapy with Cathleen is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit consistent support into busy lives, to continue work during transitions, and to connect with a registered professional from different locations, including international clients.