Cathleen Brentnall, BACP

Cathleen Brentnall is a UK-based therapist with a decade of professional experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, work-related concerns, anxiety and stress, grief, and a range of other life transitions and mental health issues. She draws on an integrative set of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR - tailoring interventions to each person rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Cathleen works with individuals and families to identify values, build coping skills, and create practical plans for change. Her practice often combines skills-based work from CBT and ACT with relational and emotion-focused techniques from Client-Centered Therapy and EFT, and she also uses EMDR when trauma processing is indicated. This blend allows her to address immediate symptoms while helping clients explore deeper patterns and goals.

She accepts international clients and offers multiple ways to engage in therapy, adapting pace and format to fit each client’s needs. Cathleen holds credentials with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and structures sessions to reflect her clients’ learning styles, strengths, and priorities. Prospective clients can expect collaborative planning aimed at clear, achievable objectives and ongoing adjustment of the approach as progress unfolds.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used when past events continue to affect daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cathleen works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative stance ensures therapy remains relevant and responsive to each person’s situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to engage from their own environment and fit work, family, or travel schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it is most needed, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to use a range of approaches adapted for remote delivery.