Cathy Hadley , BACP

Cathy Hadley is a registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through life’s challenges. She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), a professional body that supports ethical practice and professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy.

Over her career she has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, low mood and depression, trauma and abuse, and issues with self-esteem and confidence. Cathy takes a compassionate, respectful approach and aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. She adapts therapeutic plans to the specific needs of each person, drawing on a range of clinical approaches to suit different goals and circumstances.

Cathy is attentive to practicalities as well as therapeutic progress and is willing to work with clients to find appointment times that fit their schedules. She acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and offers supportive, steady guidance for people beginning that process.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It helps people understand attachment needs and repair relationship dynamics that contribute to anxiety, abandonment concerns, or difficulties forming secure connections.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. The therapist offers nonjudgmental support to help people explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and strengthen self-esteem at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours through practical strategies and exercises. It is commonly used for anxiety, low mood, stress, sleep and eating difficulties, and for building coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cathy works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals will tailor techniques and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or geographical constraints. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from different locations when needed.