Kathryn Maddy-Powell , BACP

Kathryn Maddy-Powell is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over seven years of experience working in both paid and voluntary roles. She supports people through some of life’s most difficult transitions, including grief, complex trauma, bereavement following suicide or dementia, and the specific challenges faced by women and partners after the permanent removal of a child. Kathryn also works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship and family difficulties, and other issues that affect daily functioning and wellbeing.

Known for a calm, non-judgemental presence, Kathryn pays attention to both what clients say and what remains unspoken, fostering a comfortable environment where trust can develop. She follows an integrative model, selecting methods that best fit each person’s circumstances and goals. Her practice draws on person-centred, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioural, and existential perspectives to offer flexible support tailored to individual needs.

Kathryn holds the credential BACP, which reflects membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and a commitment to professional standards in the UK. She brings empathy, steady clinical focus, and practical skills to help clients navigate loss, trauma, and significant life changes while working toward greater resilience and clearer direction.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Kathryn combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural strategies to offer online support that responds to each person’s needs. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic space where clients can explore their feelings and values at their own pace - this approach is helpful for people coping with grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns through practical, structured techniques and is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with trauma.

She also draws on existential ideas when appropriate, helping clients consider meaning, responsibility, and choice in the face of difficult circumstances. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process; Kathryn works collaboratively with each client and licensed professionals to identify which methods best match the client’s goals, preferences, and current situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, reach support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.