BACP

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Kathleen is a BACP therapist in the UK.

6+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes offers a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic presence that centres on meeting people exactly as they are. She works in a calm, mindful and compassionate way, drawing on a range of approaches to tailor the work to each person. Kathleen values the client as the expert on their own life and supports them to explore patterns, develop self-compassion and find practical ways to change what no longer serves them.

Kathleen practices from a person-centred perspective, which places the client in the driving seat while she accompanies them as a supportive guide. She believes that accepting oneself is a doorway to change and that learning to be kinder to oneself underpins improvements in mental health. Building awareness of present-moment experience, emotions and bodily sensations is a recurring focus in her work, helping clients to bring more mindfulness into daily life and relationships.

She combines her therapy work with teaching Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, and brings experience with grief, anxiety, stress, sleeping difficulties, low self-esteem and life transitions. Kathleen also supports people with relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career questions, addictions and trauma. She has experience with clients from military and emergency services backgrounds, with older adults exploring ageing and meaning, and with parents adjusting to changes such as children leaving home.

In addition to counselling, Kathleen is a Well-Being Coach, Life Coach and Creativity Coach and she is a Certified Hakomi practitioner - a body-oriented method that explores how sensations and movement can reveal new possibilities for change. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adherence to professional standards.

Areas of expertise

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

BACP

Languages

English

Focus areas

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions LGBTRelationship issues

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Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD

Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Also listed for

Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Body image

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Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Women's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-centred therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathy and acceptance while the therapist supports exploration of values, choices and personal strengths. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns by encouraging self-understanding and autonomy.

Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in intimate and close connections. It can be helpful for people working with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues, as it explores ways to build safer and more secure relating.

Mindfulness-based work introduces simple practices to increase present-moment awareness and self-compassion, supporting people who struggle with anxiety, stress, grief and emotional reactivity by helping them notice patterns without harsh self-judgment.

Kathleen approaches the selection of methods collaboratively, recognising that finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic journey. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences and practical needs and adapts the blend of approaches as the relationship and work evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to access therapy from home, work or while travelling. These options can increase convenience and continuity of care, allowing clients to choose the format that best supports their schedule and comfort level while working with registered professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes have?

Kathleen has 6 years of experience.

Is Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes provide therapy?

Kathleen provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes located?

She is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes as my therapist?

You can work with Kathleen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes work with international clients?

Kathleen does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.