Katherine Smalldon , BACP

Katherine Smalldon is a BACP-registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with nine years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body that registers practitioners in the UK. Katherine established her practice to offer practical and emotional support to those who feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by change.

She works with people who find themselves at crossroads - those who need help making decisions, processing the past, or changing relational and behavioural patterns. Katherine also supports clients facing an acute crisis and those who struggle to put their feelings into words; she recognises that sometimes the problem is hard to explain and that relief can begin simply by being heard.

Katherine adopts a pace-led approach, allowing the therapeutic process to unfold at each person’s comfort level while maintaining an impartial space for exploration. During the first session she typically explores hopes, fears, and expectations for therapy so she can tailor support to individual goals. That initial meeting is also an opportunity for clients to take an active role in shaping what they want from therapy.

Feedback and questions are welcomed throughout the process, and Katherine invites prospective clients to get in touch to learn more or to arrange a first session to assess fit and next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Katherine commonly draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor support to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people address trust, intimacy, and relational wounds. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s own experience, offering empathic understanding and space for clients to lead the pace and direction of sessions. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, providing practical strategies to manage distressing symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Katherine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each person.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals. These formats offer flexibility around scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow clients to engage in the way that feels most comfortable to them while maintaining regular contact with their therapist.