Kathryn Dowds, BACP
Compassionate UK therapist for grief and growth
- Grief and loss support
- Client-led approach
- Registered with BACP
About Kathryn Dowds
Kathryn Dowds is a UK-credentialed therapist who offers respectful, strengths-based support for people navigating grief and loss. With five years of professional experience and accreditation from the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she works from a belief that each person is the expert of their own story. Kathryn focuses on helping clients draw on their existing strengths to address the challenges they face and to make meaningful change.
She understands that reaching out for therapy requires courage, and she approaches that first step with encouragement and nonjudgmental support. Kathryn aims to create a collaborative space where clients' voices guide the work and practical strategies are tailored to individual needs. Her style emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people build on what already works for them so they can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Whether someone is beginning to explore grief, processing loss, or seeking steady guidance through a difficult period, Kathryn offers compassionate care grounded in professional training and real-world experience.
She understands that reaching out for therapy requires courage, and she approaches that first step with encouragement and nonjudgmental support. Kathryn aims to create a collaborative space where clients' voices guide the work and practical strategies are tailored to individual needs. Her style emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping people build on what already works for them so they can move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Whether someone is beginning to explore grief, processing loss, or seeking steady guidance through a difficult period, Kathryn offers compassionate care grounded in professional training and real-world experience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kathryn Dowds have?
Kathryn Dowds has 5 years of professional experience.
Is Kathryn Dowds a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Kathryn Dowds provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Kathryn Dowds located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Kathryn Dowds as my therapist?
You can work with Kathryn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kathryn Dowds work with international clients?
No. Kathryn Dowds does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kathryn Dowds 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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 for Online Support
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns of connection and trust; it helps people understand and change relational responses, particularly around loss and abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, non-directive stance where the therapist provides empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their own solutions and build self-confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Kathryn works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels helpful and adjust the approach as the work progresses, putting the client's priorities at the center of the process.
Online therapy with Kathryn is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions into busy lives and to access support from home. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, to schedule appointments around other commitments, and to engage in therapy in a way that feels most comfortable for each individual.