BACP

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Kathleen is a BACP therapist in the UK.

6+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

● Accepting new clients

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About Kathleen

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes is a compassionate therapist and coach who works from a person-centered perspective, meeting people where they are and offering calm, non-judgemental support. She emphasizes acceptance and self-compassion as foundations for change, helping clients explore patterns, understand emotional responses, and develop kinder ways of relating to themselves. Kathleen blends a range of therapeutic methods to tailor sessions to each person, drawing on client-centered practice alongside mindfulness-based work, trauma-sensitive approaches, and body-informed methods such as Hakomi. She also brings coaching skills to support personal goals in wellbeing, creativity, career and performance.

Kathleen has experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and life transitions. She works with older adults exploring ageing and meaning, parents navigating estrangement and empty nest adjustments, and people with military or emergency services backgrounds. She also supports those with ADHD, attachment and communication challenges, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and a wide range of personality and relational concerns.

In addition to therapeutic work, Kathleen teaches trauma-sensitive mindfulness and self-compassion and maintains a long-standing meditation practice. She offers well-being, life and creativity coaching, and is a Certified Hakomi practitioner. Kathleen lists BACP among her credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings six years of experience to her practice in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Kathleen integrates client-centered therapy, attachment-based ideas, and mindfulness practices to create a supportive online therapeutic environment. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and treating the client as the expert of their own experience - it helps people build self-understanding, confidence and agency in decision making. Attachment-based approaches explore how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections and can be useful for relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns and attachment issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that can reduce reactivity, support emotion regulation and help with anxiety, stress and trauma-sensitive work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Kathleen works collaboratively to find what fits each person. She discusses goals, preferences and practical needs with clients and adapts methods over time, combining therapy and coaching elements when helpful to meet personal objectives.

Online therapy with Kathleen is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, which allows flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, to maintain continuity during life transitions, and to find a rhythm of sessions that supports ongoing growth and practical change.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes have?

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes has 6 years of experience.

Is Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

In which languages does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes provide therapy?

Kathleen provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes as my therapist?

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

Does Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes work with international clients?

Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Kingsley-Hughes 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.