- Integrative approach
- Trauma and grief
- Practical focus
About Kathryn
Kathryn Maddy-Powell is a counsellor with seven years of practice in paid and voluntary roles. She supports people through major life changes and painful events, including grief and trauma. Kathryn aims to offer a calm, non-judgemental presence where people can feel heard and understood.
She has worked with people after child removal, in suicide prevention and postvention, and with bereavement linked to suicide or dementia. Her background includes supporting those facing stress, anxiety, depression and complex trauma. These experiences shape a practical, steady way of working.
Kathryn uses an integrative approach and draws on several therapeutic methods to suit each person. She includes Client-Centred Therapy alongside psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and existential ideas. This means conversations focus on what matters to the individual, while also noticing patterns and practical steps for change.
In sessions Kathryn listens for both what is said and what is not said. She aims to build trust and help people make sense of painful feelings. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person’s pace and needs.
People who choose Kathryn often want a warm, grounded counsellor who responds to the whole person. Her work suits those navigating loss, trauma, major life transitions, or ongoing emotional strain. For parents or carers feeling overwhelmed, she offers steady support and clear, practical direction.
Approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of the work and focuses on empathic listening and acceptance. It is helpful for people wanting a supportive space to talk through grief, loss or emotional overwhelm.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and can help with anxiety, low mood and practical coping strategies. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions to test out new ways of thinking and acting.
Existential ideas encourage reflection about meaning, values and life choices. This can be useful when someone faces major life changes or questions about purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will explore needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan that feels manageable and relevant. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow check-ins that suit a work break or a quieter moment at home. Some formats also mean shorter conversations or no video, which can suit people who prefer not to be on camera.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kathryn help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression and a wide range of related issues such as addiction, parenting strain and relationship difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and non-judgemental, with conversations focused on the person’s experience and practical steps when helpful.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of practice in paid and voluntary roles, including work in suicide prevention, postvention and bereavement support.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kathryn?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.