About Kathryn
Kathryn Dowds is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years of professional experience and aims to help people who are struggling with grief, anxiety, or changes that feel hard to manage. Kathryn works from the view that each person knows their story best and brings strengths that can be used during therapy.
Her style is warm and down to earth. She listens closely and helps people name the patterns that make life harder.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps alongside exploring feelings and past experiences. The work is paced to fit the person, not a fixed timetable. Kathryn draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current bonds.
She also uses client-centred ways of working that put the person’s choices at the heart of therapy. Cognitive behavioural techniques may be used to tackle unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. People come to Kathryn for many concerns, including stress, depression, addictions, eating and sleep difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and LGBT-related matters.
She also supports those coping with caregiver stress, abandonment or attachment difficulties, and substance-related problems. Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Kathryn asks people to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Kathryn is listed here; the rest shows what else Kathryn works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches Kathryn lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches used in online counselling and what they do
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence present-day connections and emotional responses. It can help when patterns of closeness or distance cause pain in relationships or make it hard to trust others.Client-centred therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following the person’s pace. It supports people who need space to explore feelings, build self-understanding, and make choices that feel right for them.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits and try straightforward strategies to change them. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and some forms of addiction-related behaviour.
Choosing the right approach is a shared task. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Plans can change over time as work progresses and new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by making it simpler to schedule around work or caring duties, reducing travel time, or allowing shorter check-ins when days are busy. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for you and how to make sessions a practical part of your routine.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What concerns does Kathryn usually help with?
She works with a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping difficulties, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns.
What is her overall therapeutic style?
Kathryn combines a warm, listening approach with practical steps. She aims to help people understand patterns and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathryn?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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