Counsellor profile
Cathleen Brentnall, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and trauma
See online counselling options- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Cathleen
Counsellor Cathleen Brentnall is a BACP member with ten years' experience working with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem, career and stress. She works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Cathleen also lists areas such as grief, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar and depression, ADHD and compassion fatigue among her practice areas.
Cathleen uses several therapeutic approaches in her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that matter to them. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy and EMDR for people dealing with trauma and strong relationship pain.
Her style is practical and goal-focused. Sessions look at current problems, what the client wants instead, and small steps to move toward those goals. She can include conversations about faith and prayer when a client asks for that to be part of the work.
Cathleen has a background that includes practice in both the United States and the UK and a Masters in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselling. Her BACP membership is listed as her professional affiliation.
People come to Cathleen for straightforward help with life changes, coping after loss, difficulties with communication, and day-to-day stress. Sessions explore strengths, patterns of thinking and behaviour, and practical strategies to manage difficult feelings and get unstuck.
Working online with ACT, CBT and EMDR
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy breaks down patterns of thinking and behaviour and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms and solve problems. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and strong emotional reactions to reduce their hold on daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and how problems show up day to day. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go, so the plan can shift if something is not helping.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also means clients who live outside the UK can be considered, since international clients are accepted. Registered or accredited professionals can use different methods to suit phone or video sessions, and Cathleen will discuss what practical setup works best during the initial arrangements.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem, career matters, stress and anxiety among other areas.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally-Focused work and EMDR, adapting methods to the client's situation.
How long has she worked as a counsellor?
She has ten years' experience working with individuals and a broader background in related mental health practice.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.