Kathleen Rao , BACP

Kathleen Rao approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert on their own life, and that the therapist's role is to support and strengthen that self-knowledge. She creates a calm, empathetic environment where individuals can explore unresolved trauma, navigate difficult life transitions, and seek clearer meaning in their experiences.

Her practice places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship - building trust and a collaborative alliance so clients feel contained and understood. Kathleen aims to meet people person to person, offering warmth and empathy to make the prospect of talking about sensitive thoughts and feelings less daunting.

Kathleen works using an integrative model of psychotherapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques chosen to suit what each client brings to the session. She works with a broad spectrum of concerns, with particular clinical interest in grief and complex grief, perinatal and postnatal health including perinatal complications, long-term health conditions, and burnout.

She is an insured member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Kathleen provides therapy in English and offers a compassionate, tailored approach to help clients find practical ways to manage stress, mood changes, family difficulties, and parenting challenges.