Kat Hurst, BACP
Kat Hurst works with women and girls aged 14 and above who identify as female.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +4 more
About Kat
Kat Hurst works with women and girls aged 14 and above who identify as female. She focuses on anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and self-esteem. Kat aims to create a calm space where people can talk about what is worrying them and be heard without judgement.
She uses an integrative, phased approach to recovery that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s experience guides the pace and direction.
Background and approach
Kat draws on a range of evidence-based techniques alongside humanistic ideas to help people make sense of their feelings and reactions. Kat has worked in mental health hospitals and has four years of counselling experience. That background includes substantial time supporting adolescents and adults with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating.
She asks that people seeking help for eating issues remain under the care of a GP or another medical professional because of the physical risks involved. In practice she pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity and mood difficulties. She also supports those coping with panic, post-traumatic stress and social anxiety.
Her way of working aims to build self-awareness, self-love and the practical skills needed to manage distress. Kat places empowerment at the heart of therapy. She offers a relational, non-judgemental environment and works with each client to identify realistic steps toward change and increased wellbeing.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393763 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Kat works with
Everything Kat lists, in their own terms.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore goals, preferences and current needs with the client and together decide which techniques to use. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging so therapy can fit around school, work and family commitments. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions need less bandwidth and suit quick check-ins. Live chat and text sessions make shorter, more frequent contact possible and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt each format to match the client's pace and practical needs.
Frequently asked
What kinds of difficulties does Kat focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns and self-esteem. Additional areas include body image, panic, mood difficulties and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is integrative and relational, using a phased approach that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative and paced according to what feels manageable.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of counselling experience and worked in mental health hospitals supporting adolescents and adults with eating disorders and related concerns.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats do sessions take?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and starting arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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