Kathryn Maddy-Powell

• Grief and bereavement
• Trauma and abuse
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Kathryn

Kathryn Maddy-Powell works on stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and a wide range of emotional and life difficulties using an integrative approach that draws on client-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and existential ideas. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has seven years' clinical experience.

Kathryn draws on different methods depending on what a person needs in the room. She listens for both what is said and what is not said, and helps people name painful experiences and patterns. Sessions often include talking through recent events, reflecting on past relationships, and trying small changes in thought or behaviour to ease distress.

Her background includes work with bereavement after suicide or dementia, and supporting people affected by the permanent removal of a child. She has experience with trauma, complex grief, depression, anxiety and addiction concerns.

Clients can expect a steady, reflective style that focuses on understanding feelings and relationships. Kathryn uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present reactions. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques when practical steps help reduce symptoms.

She supports people facing parenting strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems and impulsivity. Sessions take place in the United Kingdom and are conducted in English.

How Kathryn’s approaches work in online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says so they can explore feelings at their own pace; it helps when someone needs space to be understood. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behaviour patterns and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms like intense worry or low mood. Existential Therapy helps people think about meaning, choice and responsibility when facing big life changes or loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will discuss different options with each person and decide together what fits best based on needs, goals and personal preference. This remains a collaborative process and can change over time as issues become clearer.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please check current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or longer sessions around work and family commitments. They can also allow people to join from different locations within the United Kingdom, subject to the counsellor's arrangements.

Topics Kathryn lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Phobias
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Kathryn

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among the concerns she works on.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She offers an integrative approach drawing on client-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural and existential ideas.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years' practice in paid and voluntary roles supporting people through difficult life experiences.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.