Kathryn Dowds , BACP

Kathryn Dowds is a UK-based therapist registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings five years of professional experience to her practice.

She has particular experience supporting people who are coping with grief and loss, helping them navigate painful transitions and find ways to carry on after bereavement. Her work centers on recognising each person as the expert of their own story and on identifying the strengths that will support change.

Kathryn approaches the first steps into therapy with empathy and encouragement, acknowledging that reaching out for help often takes real courage. She aims to create a collaborative space where people feel heard and supported as they work through difficult feelings and life challenges.

Throughout her practice she emphasizes practical, compassionate support that honours each person’s unique history and resources, helping them build on what is already working while exploring new ways to cope and grow.

Approach-focused care delivered online

Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape expectations and emotional responses, and it can help people working through abandonment, attachment difficulties, or relationship patterns by focusing on connection and safety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person in the room as the expert of their own life, offering nonjudgmental listening and support to help clients clarify values and build on existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact and offers practical strategies to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful coping patterns.

Kathryn takes a collaborative approach to choosing methods, working with each person to find the combination of techniques that best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore what feels most effective, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Kathryn is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals, whether someone prefers face-to-face conversation by video, a quick check-in by message, or a phone session when that suits practical needs.