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Kathleen Forrester, BACP

UK therapist for stress, trauma, and change
  • Trauma and grief support
  • Stress and anxiety management
  • LGBT and relationship therapy

About Kathleen Forrester

Kathleen Forrester is a United Kingdom based therapist who works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and life changes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings four years of professional experience to her practice. Her approach is integrative, drawing on client-centered methods alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness techniques to meet each person where they are.

Kathleen focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship in which clients feel understood and respected while developing practical strategies for everyday challenges. She offers both exploratory work that looks at past experiences and current patterns, and more structured, goal-oriented sessions designed to address negative self-beliefs, insecurity, or specific life goals at a pace that suits the individual. Areas of focus include self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep difficulties, career concerns, and support for LGBT clients.

Sessions are available in English and are delivered through a range of online formats. Kathleen works collaboratively with clients to tailor therapy to their needs, whether the priority is emotional processing, skill-building, or practical planning for the future.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Self esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kathleen Forrester have?

Kathleen Forrester has 4 years of clinical experience.

Is Kathleen Forrester a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. No further license details were provided.

In which languages does Kathleen Forrester provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen Forrester located?

Kathleen Forrester is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kathleen Forrester as my therapist?

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

Does Kathleen Forrester work with international clients?

Kathleen Forrester does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Forrester 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 canceled 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 with therapy 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and reflects the client’s experience, helping people feel heard while they explore their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and everyday challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, often applied for trauma-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself, and Kathleen works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This process may involve combining approaches over time so that sessions balance emotional exploration, skill-building, and practical planning.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations. These options support consistent engagement with therapy, make it easier to fit sessions around work or family commitments, and allow therapists and clients to tailor the mode of contact to what feels most effective for the work at hand.

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