- Men's wellbeing focus
- Person-centred style
- BACP registered
About Katherine
Katherine Smalldon helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with addiction, grief, trauma, parenting pressures and work-related strain. Katherine works with people who are navigating big life changes, managing ADHD or bipolar challenges, or dealing with disrupted attachments and loss. She is based in the United Kingdom and speaks English.
Katherine uses a conversational, pace-led style in sessions. She invites people to set the agenda and shares responsibility for goals. Early meetings focus on what someone hopes to change and what feels safe to talk about. She offers room to tell difficult stories and to look at recurring patterns that affect daily life.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, person-centred ways of working and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means exploring past relationships, listening closely to a person's experience, and trying practical steps to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Narrative and existential perspectives also inform conversations about meaning, choice and identity.
Katherine trained and works as a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has nine years of experience supporting people through varied challenges and complex feelings. Her background includes work with issues linked to adoption and foster care, chronic illness, dissociation and codependency.
Sessions are run at a pace the person chooses, with space for questions and feedback. Katherine asks about hopes, fears and expectations early on so therapy can be shaped around realistic steps. She encourages practical changes alongside exploring deeper life themes.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Katherine uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current feelings and reactions. This can help when trust, intimacy or repeated patterns cause strain in relationships or within oneself.She also works in a client-centred way, offering an attentive, non-judgemental space where the person sets the pace and priorities. This approach suits people who need a steady listener and time to find their own answers.
In sessions she may draw on cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical steps to change behaviour. That can be useful for stress, anxiety, sleep or low mood where small changes build momentum.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will collaborate with each person to decide what methods feel helpful, adapting them as goals and needs evolve. She encourages questions and regular feedback so the process stays relevant.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and suit people who prefer talking without being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists will help you weigh these practical benefits when arranging sessions.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Katherine support?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career worries, and a wide range of attachment and behavioural concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is conversational and pace-led, with a focus on what the person wants to change. She invites feedback and works collaboratively on goals.
How much experience does the counsellor have?
Katherine has nine years of counselling experience working with people facing complex and everyday life challenges.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Katherine?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.