Cathy Hadley, BACP

Compassionate UK therapist for relationships and stress

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and family
Trauma and self esteem

About Cathy Hadley

Cathy Hadley is a UK-registered therapist with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional challenges. She is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which means she works to the professional and ethical standards that body promotes. Cathy draws on a blend of therapy approaches to help clients manage problems such as stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns.

Cathy works with individuals facing family and parenting issues, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, career stress, ADHD, and other life changes. She also attends to more specific focuses including abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family matters, body image and caregiver stress. Her practice emphasizes sensitivity, respect, and a nonjudgmental stance, and she aims to create an open space where feelings and thoughts can be explored. Cathy tailors therapeutic plans to each person’s unique needs and preferences and is willing to arrange appointment times to fit around clients’ schedules. She acknowledges that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and brings a supportive, compassionate approach to that process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Cathy Hadley have?

Cathy Hadley has 11 years of professional experience working as a therapist.

Is Cathy Hadley a registered therapist?

Yes. She holds the BACP credential and is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists, and she works in line with the association’s professional and ethical standards.

In which languages does Cathy Hadley provide therapy?

Cathy provides therapy in English.

Where is Cathy Hadley located?

Cathy is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Cathy Hadley as my therapist?

You can work with Cathy Hadley through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Cathy Hadley work with international clients?

Yes, Cathy works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Cathy Hadley 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 is quick and straightforward. 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 online support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and emotional responses. It can be useful for people struggling with attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and difficulties in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work; it helps when someone needs a safe space to explore feelings and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it helpful for anxiety, low mood, stress, and many everyday difficulties.

Cathy approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process and will be adjusted as work progresses. Registered professionals and therapists often blend techniques to suit each client.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access ongoing support around work, family, and life commitments. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change, while still enabling meaningful therapeutic connection and progress.

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