Katie Madden , BACP

Katie Madden is a United Kingdom based therapist accredited by the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - with six years of professional experience. She has supported people dealing with stress and anxiety, motivation and confidence concerns, low self esteem, and depression, and she has worked with clients navigating life changes. Her practice also includes work around relationships and family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career challenges, and a range of related concerns such as attachment and blended family issues, panic attacks, dissociation, isolation and loneliness, self-harm, and social anxiety.

Katie approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals. She emphasizes a collaborative relationship that recognizes the courage required to seek change and a more fulfilling life. Prospective clients can expect a therapeutic environment focused on practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration of emotions, all tailored to the person in front of her. Katie’s aim is to support people step by step toward greater wellbeing and clearer direction in their lives.

Online therapeutic approaches and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens carefully and follows the client's lead. This approach supports people who need understanding, validation, and help clarifying their own feelings and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change responses and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, low mood, and difficulties with coping and motivation by teaching structured techniques that can be applied between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Katie works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. She combines listening with evidence-informed techniques to tailor the plan as the work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and varied schedules. These options help people access licensed professionals from different locations while maintaining continuity of care and adapting how they communicate according to what feels most comfortable.