Kathleen Rao, BACP
Kathleen Rao is a counsellor who works from an integrative, evidence-based approach.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- +4 more
About Kathleen
Kathleen Rao is a counsellor who works from an integrative, evidence-based approach. She aims to help people feel more confident in their own knowledge of themselves. Kathleen draws on different therapeutic methods to match what each person brings to the session.
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting concerns. She also works with issues such as attachment, perinatal and postpartum difficulties, and long-term health conditions. Her experience includes work around burnout, family problems and fatherhood issues.
Background and approach
Kathleen values the relationship between counsellor and client. She aims to build trust and a steady working alliance so people can speak openly. Her style is warm and empathetic and she tries to meet people where they are in their lives.
Her background includes three years of direct counselling practice and a longer history in the mental health field. She is an insured member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 413173 | May 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 Kathleen works with
Everything Kathleen lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Another important focus is work around perinatal and postpartum issues and complex grief. Interventions here emphasise emotional processing, practical coping strategies and creating steadier daily routines, which can reduce overwhelm and support recovery after childbirth or loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and suggest methods that fit those priorities. Decisions are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for deeper conversational work and reading visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, brief emotional support or flexible communication during busy weeks. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare and medical appointments while keeping continuity of care with a registered professional.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Kathleen commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and parenting concerns, and also helps people with attachment issues, long-term health conditions and burnout.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing on different methods to suit each person's needs while prioritising a trusting relationship.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of direct counselling experience and a longer background in mental health work, including time in the NHS.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an insured member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What formats are offered for therapy sessions?
Appointments can be held by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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