- Compassionate listening
- Practical strategies
- Flexible scheduling
About Cathy
Cathy Hadley is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with over 11 years of professional experience. She is a BACP member, which means she follows the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy standards. Cathy aims to make the first contact less daunting and to meet people where they are.
Cathy helps people who are coping with stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or family difficulties. She also supports those dealing with grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career pressures and life changes. ADHD, self-esteem and LGBT concerns are included among the areas she addresses.
Her work is grounded in approaches that focus on relationships and emotions, alongside practical strategies to manage thoughts and behaviours. Cathy creates an open, non-judgemental space where feelings and worries can be talked through. She tailors each plan to the person in front of her rather than using one fixed method.
She describes her style as respectful, sensitive and compassionate, aiming to adapt sessions around a client's schedule. Cathy is willing to add time slots when needed to help people keep therapy on track.
Taking the first step can feel difficult, and she acknowledges that courage. Cathy encourages a straightforward first contact and practical next steps so people can decide if working together feels like the right fit.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Cathy uses approaches that centre on relationships and practical change. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and patterns, and it can help with trust, closeness and attachment issues. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, spots unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and offers clear, practical exercises to change them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the feelings under relationship difficulties and helps people recognise and express emotions in ways that improve connection and understanding.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Cathy will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and the problems they want to resolve. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking since the biography does not specify them. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit more easily around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when that suits a busy day. Cathy aims to work with clients to find arrangements that fit their routine and make it easier to attend therapy.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Cathy works with stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, and relationship or family difficulties. She also supports people with trauma, grief, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD, self-esteem and LGBT concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful, sensitive and compassionate, offering an open, non-judgemental space. She mixes emotional and relational work with practical strategies to help day-to-day coping.
How long has she been practising?
She has over 11 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How much will therapy 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 her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.