Cathleen Brentnall, BACP
BACP-accredited therapist for relationships and trauma
- Relationship and trauma support
- Parenting and family guidance
- Online sessions internationally
About Cathleen Brentnall
Cathleen Brentnall is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, and a broad range of emotional and life stressors. She brings a client-centered approach that focuses on each person’s values, strengths, and goals, working collaboratively to identify practical steps forward and to navigate the peaks and valleys of everyday life.
She integrates a range of evidence-informed methods into her practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which helps clients clarify values and build psychological flexibility - Cognitive Behavioral techniques - which address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - and EMDR for processing trauma-related memories when appropriate. Her practice is adaptable, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual learning styles, decision-making patterns, and how people organise their lives and energy.
Cathleen welcomes the option to incorporate faith and prayer into sessions for clients who find that helpful, and she approaches all work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She provides services in English and works with international clients, aiming to offer practical guidance and emotional support for issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar and ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Cathleen focuses on helping clients build resilience, clarify priorities, and move toward meaningful change.
She integrates a range of evidence-informed methods into her practice, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - which helps clients clarify values and build psychological flexibility - Cognitive Behavioral techniques - which address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours - and EMDR for processing trauma-related memories when appropriate. Her practice is adaptable, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to individual learning styles, decision-making patterns, and how people organise their lives and energy.
Cathleen welcomes the option to incorporate faith and prayer into sessions for clients who find that helpful, and she approaches all work with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She provides services in English and works with international clients, aiming to offer practical guidance and emotional support for issues such as anxiety, depression, parenting, eating and sleeping difficulties, bipolar and ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Cathleen focuses on helping clients build resilience, clarify priorities, and move toward meaningful change.
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?
Cathleen Brentnall has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Cathleen Brentnall a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds BACP accreditation. BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Cathleen Brentnall provide therapy?
Therapy is provided 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 Brentnall through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Cathleen Brentnall work with international clients?
Yes, Cathleen Brentnall 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 canceled 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 and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build practical skills to live in line with those values, reducing the impact of difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports the processing of distressing memories and their emotional impact when trauma is a central issue.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Cathleen collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and will recommend or combine methods that feel like the best fit for the situation. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy is tailored and responsive to the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more immediate support can be offered via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to connect across distances, and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt their methods effectively in these formats to support meaningful progress.
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