Cathleen Brentnall

Cathleen Brentnall offers an approachable, calm presence for people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, grief and other life challenges. She aims to make conversations straightforward and practical so visitors understand their options quickly. Cathleen works to help clients identify what matters to them, set realistic goals, and take small, manageable steps forward.

She frames sessions around the client’s values and preferences. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) are used to change unhelpful patterns and build flexible coping skills. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) ideas can help with painful relationship moments, while eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) may be used when trauma memories are part of the picture.

Cathleen brings ten years of clinical experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She adapts her approach to each person’s learning style and energy levels. This often means combining practical strategies with reflective conversation and targeted exercises to practice between sessions.

She is comfortable including faith and prayer in sessions when clients want that element. Cathleen also supports people dealing with parenting concerns, career decisions, sleep and eating difficulties, and long-term health or caregiving strains.

Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps and learning ways to manage stress, anger and emotional ups and downs. People who want a collaborative and values-led approach may find her style a good fit.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behaviour patterns that keep problems going, with practical exercises to try between sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in close relationships and can help people improve communication and repair hurt.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathleen will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and try different methods together. This collaborative process helps choose techniques that feel helpful and realistic for day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. That said, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel, reduce time spent commuting, and allow people to meet from different locations. Online sessions can also make short check-ins or focused skills work simpler to schedule during a busy week. Registered or accredited professionals generally adapt activities so exercises and EMDR or EFT techniques translate to a screen when appropriate.