Cathleen Brentnall, BACP
Experienced therapist for relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma support
- Parenting and family guidance
- Evidence-informed approaches
About Cathleen Brentnall
Cathleen Brentnall is a UK-based therapist who creates a welcoming virtual space for people seeking support with life challenges and personal growth. With 10 years of clinical experience, she combines respect, sensitivity, and compassion to help clients explore values, strengths, and practical steps toward their goals.
She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Cathleen adapts techniques to match each person’s learning style, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy so that sessions focus on what matters most to the individual.
Cathleen works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, career concerns, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, eating and sleeping problems, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related concerns. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. She listens for practical patterns and personal values, then co-creates a plan to help clients build skills, make decisions, and organise their lives more effectively. Cathleen provides remote sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility for people both in the United Kingdom and beyond. She holds BACP accreditation, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Cathleen adapts techniques to match each person’s learning style, preferences, and the issues they bring to therapy so that sessions focus on what matters most to the individual.
Cathleen works with people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem and confidence issues, career concerns, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, eating and sleeping problems, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, coping with life changes, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related concerns. She also supports those dealing with abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is collaborative and tailored. She listens for practical patterns and personal values, then co-creates a plan to help clients build skills, make decisions, and organise their lives more effectively. Cathleen provides remote sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase accessibility for people both in the United Kingdom and beyond. She holds BACP accreditation, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on a range of concerns.
Is Cathleen Brentnall a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential. BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Cathleen Brentnall provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Cathleen Brentnall located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Cathleen Brentnall as my therapist?
You can work with Cathleen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathleen Brentnall work with international clients?
Yes, she 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 cancelled 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Cathleen uses therapies that are well suited to remote delivery and to a wide range of presenting concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn practical skills to live a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that maintain distress and on developing concrete strategies to change those patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms when appropriate.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Cathleen works collaboratively with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life context and then adapts methods to fit those needs. She draws on different modalities as needed rather than using a single technique for everyone.
Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for schedules, geography, and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access registered professionals from the United Kingdom and internationally, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and receive consistent support in ways that suit their day-to-day routines.
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