- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Narrative exploration
About Katherine
Katherine Smalldon is a BACP counsellor with nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are feeling stuck, dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship or intimacy problems, anger, loss, or major life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma, addiction, sleep and eating issues, or career and self-esteem concerns.
Katherine uses an integrative style and adapts her approach to what the person brings. Early sessions focus on understanding current problems and what the person hopes to get from talking. She invites questions and feedback so the work can shift as needs change.
People can expect straightforward conversations about patterns, feelings and behaviour. Katherine may look at how attachment and past relationships shape current reactions. She also works with practical strategies drawn from cognitive-behavioural ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and actions.
Her practice includes attention to life events such as grief, adoption and foster care experiences, chronic illness, and coping after disasters. Katherine also supports people who are managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, or struggles linked to parenting and blended family dynamics.
New clients are welcomed to talk through what they want from counselling. The first session usually covers hopes, fears and practical expectations, so treatment can be planned together. Katherine encourages an ongoing conversation about progress and changes to the work as needed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current reactions and connections. Online work can help people notice patterns in how they respond to others and practise different ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on straightforward conversation and the person's priorities. In an online session this means the counsellor listens, reflects and follows what the person brings to each meeting.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) uses simple tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. Online sessions can cover short exercises and practical homework to test out new ways of thinking and acting between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katherine will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person's goals and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as things change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into everyday life because sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma, addictions and a wide range of life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
Katherine works in an integrative, client-centred way and combines talking with practical strategies such as cognitive-behavioural techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of counselling experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.