- Attachment approaches
- Narrative techniques
- CBT tools
About Katherine
Katherine Smalldon is a BACP counsellor with nine years' experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people feeling stuck after changes in work, relationships or health. Common concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief and coping with life changes.
Katherine helps people who are unsure what comes next. She listens for the practical problems and the smaller patterns that make decisions hard. She will often begin by asking about hopes, fears and expectations so sessions can focus on what matters most to the person.
Her way of working is conversational and steady. Sessions move at a pace the client is comfortable with. Katherine offers space to talk about past hurts, current choices and recurring behaviours, and she encourages feedback so the work can adjust over time.
She blends several therapeutic approaches to suit the client’s situation. That can mean looking at attachment patterns, telling and reworking the stories people carry, or using practical cognitive tools to test and change unhelpful thoughts. The emphasis is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.
People new to counselling can expect an initial session that clarifies goals and boundaries. Katherine aims to make the first meeting straightforward: a chance to say what you want or do not want from therapy, and to decide whether to continue together.
Her practice also attends to related concerns such as parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, chronic illness, dissociation and codependency. If you are unsure which issue fits, she will work with you to identify the focus.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current choices; it can help when people notice repeated difficulties in intimacy or trust. Client-centred work prioritises listening and the client’s own goals, offering a conversational space to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change mood and behaviour.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Katherine will help you decide which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses, with regular feedback to ensure the approach remains useful.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy week easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use sessions while managing work breaks, quieter surroundings or reduced camera time. If you need to know which online formats are possible, check the current options when you arrange your first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She starts by asking about hopes, fears and expectations and then works at a pace set by the client, combining talking therapies with practical CBT-style tools when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years' counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients; confirm any location-related details before booking.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.