Kat Hurst, BACP

Kat Hurst is an anxiety- and trauma-focused therapist and clinical supervisor who works with women and girls and those who identify as female from the age of 14 and above. She practices from a gendered perspective, supporting clients through a range of difficulties including trauma and abuse - physical, sexual, psychological, neglect - as well as anxiety presentations such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and post-traumatic stress. She also addresses mood disorders, low self-esteem, and related concerns.

Working in an integrative and phased way, Kat offers a therapeutic pathway that balances safety, exploration, and recovery. As an Integrative Relational therapist she personalizes each session, drawing on a range of techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), existential approaches, and other humanistic methods to meet individual needs. Her collaborative, non-judgemental style invites clients to explore thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels manageable, with the goal of supporting insight, personal growth, and lasting change.

Kat brings additional experience from working in mental health hospitals with adolescents and adults who have eating disorders, and she continues to support female clients experiencing disordered eating. She advises that clients seeking work for eating disorders remain under the care of a GP or another medical professional alongside therapy because of the physical risks involved. Kat places empowerment at the centre of her practice, helping clients build the resources they need after trauma and distress.