Kathy Allatt , BACP

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking committed action toward those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard from the therapist. This approach supports self-exploration and is especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and improving relationship and identity issues. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small, achievable changes rather than on extensive analysis of the past. It helps clients set clear goals and identify resources and strengths to move forward in day-to-day life.

Kathy Allatt works collaboratively with each person to find the therapeutic approach that best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She will help explore options, adapt methods to what feels most helpful, and review progress together so the course of work meets the client’s expectations.

Online therapy with Kathy offers flexibility in how sessions take place - through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to choose the format that suits their schedule and communication style. These options make it easier to access support from different locations, accommodate busy lives, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible.