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Kathleen Rao

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I believe that every individual is an expert on themselves and that my role as your therapist is to help you feel confident and comfortable in that expertise. It is so common, now more than ever, for people to feel lost, to struggle with unresolved trauma, or to seek a deeper understanding of their life. Therapy can provide the safe space to enable an individual to explore these experiences and help to make sense of them.

As a therapist I strongly believe in the power of the relationship. I base my work on building trust and an alliance with my clients, to make sure they feel safe, contained, and comfortable in our space. As a person, I know how daunting it can be to go and speak to a stranger about your inner most thoughts and feelings. With this in mind, I aim to show empathy, warmth, but most of all to meet you person to person in our time together.

I use an integrative model of psychotherapy, meaning I draw on a number of different therapeutic models based on what a client brings to the session. I work with a broad range of presentations, with a personal interest in grief (and complex grief), perinatal and postnatal health (including perinatal complications), long term health conditions, and burn out.

I am an insured member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have worked within the mental health field for fifteen years, including ten years experience within the NHS (including throughout the Covid 19 pandemic).

Years Experience: 3
Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number:
Credentials:
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: BACP #413173 exp 2026-05-21
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief, Parenting, Depression, Female therapist, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: No
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Kathleen Rao

Compassionate integrative therapy for life transitions
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Perinatal and parenting

Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Kathleen Rao believes that every individual is an expert on themselves and that her role as a therapist is to help clients feel confident and comfortable in that expertise. It is increasingly common for people to feel lost, to carry unresolved trauma, or to seek a deeper understanding of their life, and she views therapy as a space where those experiences can be explored and made sense of.

Her practice is grounded in the therapeutic relationship. She focuses on building trust and an alliance with clients so they can feel safe, contained, and comfortable in the work they do together. Aware that it can feel daunting to speak with a stranger about intimate thoughts and feelings, she aims to bring empathy and warmth and to meet each person on a human-to-human level.

Kathleen works using an integrative model of psychotherapy, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches according to what a client brings to the session. She supports people with stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, grief and depression, and is particularly interested in grief (including 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). Kathleen has three years of experience and practices in the United Kingdom. She identifies as a female, liberal therapist and offers an approachable, person-centred style of care.

Location: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Years Experience: 3
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: No
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

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  • License: BACP #413173 exp 2026-05-21

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How much experience does Kathleen Rao have?

Kathleen Rao has 3 years of experience providing therapy services.

In which languages does Kathleen Rao provide therapy?

Kathleen Rao provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathleen Rao located?

Kathleen Rao is located in United Kingdom.

How can I work with Kathleen Rao as my therapist?

You can work with Kathleen Rao by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Kathleen Rao cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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