Cathleen Brentnall, BACP
BACP counsellor specialising in relationships and trauma
- Relationship support
- Trauma-informed care
- Parenting guidance
About Cathleen Brentnall
Cathleen Brentnall is a United Kingdom based counsellor with 10 years of clinical experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, career concerns, stress and anxiety, and mood-related conditions including depression and bipolar disorder. She works with a wide range of presenting issues - from grief and family conflict to eating and sleeping problems, anger, ADHD, and coping with life changes - and also offers support around caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, codependency, and separation or divorce.
Cathleen blends solution-focused working with a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Her practice draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness and somatic techniques, narrative work, client-centred principles, and solution-focused strategies. She adapts methods to match how each client learns, makes decisions and manages energy, aiming to build on strengths and practical steps for change.
Registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Cathleen provides care in English and is available to work with international clients. She offers remote sessions by video call, phone, live chat or in-app messaging, creating a supportive virtual space for people to explore goals, process difficult experiences and develop new coping strategies.
Cathleen blends solution-focused working with a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Her practice draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness and somatic techniques, narrative work, client-centred principles, and solution-focused strategies. She adapts methods to match how each client learns, makes decisions and manages energy, aiming to build on strengths and practical steps for change.
Registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Cathleen provides care in English and is available to work with international clients. She offers remote sessions by video call, phone, live chat or in-app messaging, creating a supportive virtual space for people to explore goals, process difficult experiences and develop new coping strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Cathleen Brentnall have?
Cathleen Brentnall has 10 years of experience.
Is Cathleen Brentnall a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Cathleen Brentnall provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cathleen Brentnall located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Cathleen Brentnall as my therapist?
You can work with Cathleen Brentnall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathleen Brentnall work with international clients?
Yes, Cathleen Brentnall works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Cathleen Brentnall cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.One of the main benefits is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the format that suits them best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support when in-person appointments are difficult to arrange.
Therapists offering remote work are licensed professionals who use established therapeutic approaches. If the match is not right, it is possible to switch to a different therapist - the aim is to find the right fit so that the person feels understood and supported on their path forward.
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