Kathryn Maddy-Powell

How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist provides a respectful, non-judgemental space so the person can speak at their own pace and explore what matters most. This approach helps with issues such as grief, loss and low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful patterns. CBT works well when someone wants structured steps and tools to try between sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kathryn will discuss goals, preferences and past experiences and together choose methods that suit the person’s needs. That collaborative process may lead to using one approach more strongly or combining several methods over time. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls recreate face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging allows reflection in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties or other commitments while still working with registered or accredited professionals.