Kathy Allatt, BACP

Kathy Allatt is a therapeutic counsellor with four years of practice and a BACP accreditation. She aims to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about things that feel heavy and confusing. Kathy writes plainly and listens carefully to help people find a way forward from pain and worry.

Her background includes work as a neonatal intensive care nurse. That experience shaped how she understands stress, trauma and the emotional impact of health crises. She has supported parents through bonding challenges, transitions from hospital to home, and bereavement after the loss of a baby.

Kathy also has clinical experience working within the NHS during the pandemic. That work gave her insight into the pressures faced by healthcare workers and others with stress related to work or caregiving roles. She pays attention to how physical illness and emotional health can affect each other.

In sessions she uses a person-centred way of working that puts the individual at the heart of the process. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take small, practical steps towards it. Conversations aim to be clear, down-to-earth and focused on the next doable move.

Kathy describes herself as caring, compassionate and empathic. She seeks to create an atmosphere where people feel heard and respected while they work through grief, anxiety, relationship concerns, addiction issues or major life changes.

How Kathy’s approaches translate to online counselling

Kathy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred and Solution-Focused approaches to help people make changes that matter to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect personal values. Client-Centred work focuses on being heard and understood so a person can find their own answers. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on small, practical steps that move someone toward clearer goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kathy will discuss what matters to you and try different techniques to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where goals and preferences shape the plan rather than a fixed protocol.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available formats before you book since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people join from another location when scheduling or mobility make travel difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt their methods to suit remote contact while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.