Kathryn Partt, BACP

Kathryn Partt is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to support people through bereavement, trauma and major life changes. She holds BACP registration and has five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom. Kathryn aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and human. Her work often focuses on stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and trauma and abuse. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, and issues around self‑esteem and career. Kathryn offers support for people navigating long-term health conditions, chronic pain, and caregiver stress. Kathryn blends a range of methods so sessions can match what a person needs. She creates space for someone to talk through feelings and difficult memories without fear of judgment. Conversations include practical tools as well as time to make sense of painful experiences. People can expect a steady, collaborative process. Kathryn listens for attachment patterns and emotional blocks, then works with clients to try different ways of responding. She aims to help clients notice small changes that build to better day-to-day coping. Her background includes five years of direct therapeutic work in the UK and a focus on bereavement and trauma-related concerns. Kathryn uses that experience to support people through transitions and loss, helping them find clearer ways to move forward.

How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current connections. In sessions this looks like exploring patterns in how someone bonds and responds to others, which can help with intimacy, trust and relationship concerns.

Client-centred therapy centres on the person’s experience. The counsellor listens closely and reflects feelings back so clients feel heard and can discover their own solutions. This approach is useful for grief, low mood and building self-esteem.

Cognitive behavioural techniques help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical ways to test and change them. These tools can reduce anxiety, improve sleep and support coping during life changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can suit days when video feels difficult, while longer video sessions allow more emotional depth. Ask about current formats to choose what will work best for everyday routines.