Counsellor profile
Cathleen Brentnall, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - relationships and anger
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 395572
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT
- CBT
- EMDR
About Cathleen
Cathleen Brentnall is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with ten years' experience. She works with adults on issues that include relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, anxiety, depression and anger. Sessions can also address career strain, sleep or eating difficulties, ADHD and coping with life changes.
Cathleen uses practical, goal-focused conversation to help people clarify what matters to them. She draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) alongside a client-centred stance. That means she listens for what a person finds important and adapts how they work together accordingly.
She also mentions faith as an option for those who want it included, and she will incorporate spiritual or faith-based elements when requested. People who come with stress, anger or long-standing wounds can expect a mix of talking, practical exercises and strategies to try between sessions.
Cathleen emphasises working through strengths, routines and decision-making patterns. She helps people notice how they use energy, make choices and organise their days, then practises small changes to reduce reactivity and improve regulation. The focus is on clear steps the person can take in daily life.
Her background spans clinical work and counselling roles in the UK, and she brings experience supporting adults with complex emotional responses. She is registered with the BACP and accepts international clients in English. To begin, people are invited to follow the service sign-up and schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How Cathleen brings therapy approaches to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with their values. It uses practical exercises to shift attention toward actions that matter, which can help with anger and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses clear steps and homework tasks to test new responses, useful for anxiety, mood and anger management.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to process distressing memories by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation. It is often chosen where trauma or painful memories maintain strong emotional reactions.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats and scheduling when you book, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into work breaks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when people need them. If being on camera is difficult, arrangements can be discussed at booking to suit concentration, bandwidth or comfort.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, anger and related concerns such as sleep and eating difficulties.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses goal-focused conversation, practical exercises and techniques from approaches like ACT and CBT to reduce reactivity and build different ways of responding.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years' experience in counselling and clinical roles and has worked with adults on complex emotional issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; check time differences and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact pricing follows the service details.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.