- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Kathleen
Kathleen Rao is a counsellor who draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people find steadiness during stressful times. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through anxiety, grief, depression and parenting concerns. Kathleen presents herself with warmth and a practical focus to make starting therapy feel less daunting.
She believes every person knows themselves best and works alongside clients to build confidence in that knowledge.
Background and approach
The relationship matters most to her, so she prioritises trust, empathy and a steady presence in sessions. This helps people feel contained and able to say what matters to them. Kathleen uses an integrative approach, drawing on different therapeutic ideas to suit each person’s needs.
She has a particular interest in grief and complex grief, perinatal and postnatal health including perinatal complications, long-term health conditions and burnout. She also helps with attachment issues, mood problems and parenting concerns. Kathleen is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Her wider background includes work in mental health settings and substantial NHS experience during the Covid-19 pandemic. She brings three years of direct counselling practice to online formats. Sessions may focus on practical strategies and gentle reflection, depending on what a person needs.
Conversations can include exploring feelings, making sense of difficult events, and planning small steps to feel better day to day.
What Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kathleen helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Kathleen uses therapy models online
Evidence-based techniques are used in practical, straightforward ways. One common approach is to focus on coping skills and behavioural strategies to reduce anxiety and manage mood. This involves practising small changes and routines that can make day-to-day life easier.Another strand of work emphasises processing grief and adjustment after loss or perinatal complications. That involves safe, paced conversations to help people name feelings, remember what matters, and plan steps forward. A third area supports those dealing with long-term health conditions or burnout by balancing emotional support with realistic problem-solving and pacing.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try different techniques based on personal goals and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video is useful when visual connection matters, phone works well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and messaging lets people reflect in writing between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity of care across different circumstances.
Questions people ask about Kathleen
What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting concerns, plus related issues such as attachment difficulties and burnout.
What is Kathleen's therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and relational, focusing on trust and clear, practical conversations. She uses an integrative method to match approaches to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kathleen has three years of direct counselling experience and a longer background in mental health work, including ten years in NHS roles during the Covid-19 pandemic.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Kathleen provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions in line with the therapist's availability.
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