Kathryn Maddy-Powell , BACP

Kathryn Maddy-Powell is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over seven years of experience supporting people through some of life’s most demanding moments. She has worked in both paid and voluntary roles, offering specialist support to women and their partners after the permanent removal of a child, contributing to suicide prevention and postvention efforts, and helping people navigate grief, loss, and trauma.

Known for a calm, non-judgemental presence, she listens closely to both what is said and what remains unspoken, cultivating a comfortable environment where trust can develop. Her approach is integrative, tailoring therapy to each individual by drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral, and existential perspectives so the methods fit the client rather than forcing a single model.

Her work includes supporting people facing bereavement due to suicide or dementia, as well as those dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. Kathryn holds BACP credentialing - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and uses that foundation to guide compassionate, practical therapy aimed at helping clients move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Kathryn integrates client-centred therapy to create a supportive, empathetic space where clients are helped to explore their feelings and personal values; this approach is especially useful for people seeking understanding, emotional processing, and improved self-awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which can help with stress, anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills. Psychodynamic therapy offers a way to explore deeper patterns in relationships and emotional life, helping clients understand how past experiences can influence present behaviour and feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathryn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve, supporting clients in making changes that feel realistic and meaningful.

Online therapy with Kathryn is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or work, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to fit into busy lives while maintaining continuity of care.