Kathryn Maddy-Powell, BACP

Kathryn Maddy-Powell is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through some of life’s most painful transitions. She has worked in both paid and voluntary roles, providing focused support for women and partners after the permanent removal of a child, suicide prevention and postvention, and clients navigating grief, loss, and trauma.

Known for a calm, non-judgemental presence, Kathryn pays attention to both spoken and unspoken signals so that trust and safety can develop naturally. Her practice is flexible and draws on a blend of therapeutic methods tailored to each person’s needs, including person-centred, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, and existential approaches. This integrative stance allows her to adapt technique and pace according to the individual and the presenting difficulty.

Her clinical work covers bereavement following suicide or dementia, complex trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression, among other concerns. Kathryn holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects professional standards for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Approaches that inform online therapy

Client-centred work focuses on a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the therapist offers understanding and genuine presence so clients can explore feelings and find their own solutions - it is especially helpful for grief, loss, and issues tied to self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some trauma-related patterns. Psychodynamic therapy looks at longstanding patterns and unconscious influences that shape current difficulties, helping clients gain insight into relationships, attachment, and repeating cycles of feeling or behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryn will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as therapy progresses. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what is most useful for the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals and therapists - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to arrange appointments around work, family, or health needs. These options support consistent engagement and allow clients to access care from the location that suits them best.