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Hello - I'm Kate. I am also trained in CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia). Sometimes life can be hard and we can feel stuck and unable to change.

A qualified integrative counsellor and member of the BACP, clinical hypnotherapist, advanced EFT practitioner, breathwork practitioner and mindfulness coach. I am qualified in CBTi qualified, a Mental Health England Youth First Aider and I am currently training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders. I can help you to feel less anxious and stressed and to start enjoying life more. Together we will work towards you sleeping better and focusing on goals to help you live the life you want to live. I trained with Dr David Lee in CBTi which is recognised by NICE as the most effective way to improve your sleep. Sleep can often be the root cause of many problems and when you starting sleeping better, your life will improve. I am trained to work with children, youths and young adults and am passionate about making a positive difference and giving them coping strategies and tools to navigate the times we live in. In solution-focused hypnotherapy, we do not dwell on the past. Instead we look at solutions and work towards your preferred future and taking small, incremental steps to living a happier and more positive life. It is a gentle and effective therapy and offers lasting change. Please visit my website for more details including prices:

www.katebethelltherapy.co.uk

I ask that at least 24hrs notice is given if you are unable to make an appointment please. I abide by the codes and conduct of the AfSFH :

http://afsfh.com/code-of-conduct-performance-and-ethics/

I am a Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist practicing Hampton Hill, Twickenham and online.

16/10/2025

Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a crossroads — where the life you’ve built and the life you long for meet.

It can feel unsettling: the old roles and rhythms no longer fit quite the same, your body and energy change, and what once mattered might not feel as certain now.
There’s grief sometimes, even when nothing has been lost — just the sense that you are standing between who you were and who you’re becoming.

But midlife also brings an invitation: It’s a chance to ask, “What do I need now?” — not for everyone else, but for me.

It is important to remember your own worth, and begin shaping the next chapter with intention and care.
You haven’t lost yourself. You’re simply moving on to the next chapter.

Kate X

14/10/2025

If you’ve been taking weight loss medication like Mounjaro or Wegovy, you might know how powerful the effects can be — the “food noise” quietens, hunger feels manageable, and hope returns.

But when it’s time to stop, that hope can quickly be replaced by fear.
Fear of weight coming back.
Fear of food noise returning louder than ever.
Fear of being seen as a failure.

None of this means you’re weak. These drugs change your brain and body chemistry, so of course it feels hard — you’re not just coming off medication, you’re facing old patterns you’ve worked so hard to overcome.

Therapy can help you navigate this next chapter — to manage food noise, calm your inner critic, and rebuild a kinder, more trusting relationship with food and your body.

Coming off medication doesn’t erase your progress. It’s not failure — it’s courage.

✨ Read my new blog: “Do You Want to Stop Weight Loss Drugs but Don’t Know How?”

📲 Scan the QR code to read the full post.

Kate X

09/10/2025

The pull to please:

That urge to keep everyone happy… to say yes when you want to say no, to smooth things over, to be easy, kind, accommodating — even when it costs you.
People-pleasing often starts as a survival strategy. When love or safety felt uncertain, keeping the peace might have been how you stayed connected. You learned that your worth was tied to being useful, agreeable, or needed, not simply being you.

Over time, though, that strategy can turn into exhaustion. You lose track of your own needs, feel resentment creeping in, and wonder why you feel unseen. But it’s not your fault — you were just trying to stay safe.

The first step is awareness. Can you pause when you’re about to say yes out of fear rather than choice? Learning that saying no doesn’t make you unkind.

You don’t have to earn your place in the world by pleasing everyone else. You are allowed to take up space, have boundaries, and be loved for who you truly are.

Kate X

08/10/2025

🌿 Reclaiming Your Space

When you’re living with an eating disorder, there can be a powerful urge to become smaller — to shrink, to disappear, to take up less space in the world.
That drive isn’t really about the body; it’s about the pain underneath. Sometimes it’s a way to cope with feelings that feel too big… or a way to show distress when words don’t seem possible.

Diet culture and a society obsessed with “less” reinforce that message every day — be thinner, quieter, neater, easier. It’s no wonder so many people learn to equate worth with disappearing.

But recovery asks something very different of you.
It asks you to take up space again.
To feel. To speak. To exist fully.

Taking up space means:
✨ Recognising your worth — exactly as you are
✨ Trusting your body and your instincts
✨ Using your voice, even when it trembles
✨ Allowing yourself to feel alive, messy, and real

Because making yourself small doesn’t protect you.
You deserve to be seen, heard, nourished, and free.

If you have an eating disorder and would like help, please contact me.

Kate X

07/10/2025

When Stress Becomes a Way of Life

We’re built to handle short bursts of stress — it helps us focus, act, and stay safe. But when stress becomes constant, the body never gets the message that it’s safe to relax.

Over time, chronic stress can quietly affect every system in the body. It can show up as headaches, stomach pain, skin flare-ups, muscle tension, fatigue, or difficulty sleeping. It can also contribute to high blood pressure, heart problems, inflammation, and a lowered immune system.

The mind races, the body tightens, and we begin to live in survival mode rather than balance.

Therapy can help you understand your stress response, reconnect with your body, and begin to find safety again — not through pushing harder, but by gently teaching your nervous system that rest is allowed.

Kate X

03/10/2025

Living with Regret

Regret can sometimes weigh very heavy upon us. We replay choices, conversations, or missed opportunities, wishing we’d done things differently. It can feel endless — like living in the shadow of “what if.”

But regret is also a sign of growth. It shows that you’ve learned, that you value connection, and that you care about the impact of your actions.

Therapy can help you move from being trapped in regret to understanding it — and then using that insight to live more fully in the present. The past can’t be changed, but the way you carry it can.

Kate X

29/09/2025

The “I’m Not Good Enough” Belief

So many of us carry a painful belief deep inside: “I’m not good enough.”

It can show up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-criticism, or feeling like you’re always falling short — even when others see you as capable and kind.
This belief rarely comes from nowhere. It’s often rooted in past experiences, early messages, or times we felt unseen or unworthy. It’s not who you truly are; it’s a story your mind learned to tell to try to keep you safe.

The good news is that beliefs can be explored and gently reshaped. Therapy can help you uncover where this voice began, challenge it, and start building a new inner narrative based on self-compassion and truth: you are already enough.

Kate X

26/09/2025

Trauma and the Brain

When we’ve been through trauma, our brains adapt in powerful ways. They wire us for survival, mobilising us to stay alert, scan for danger, and react quickly. This response is protective — but when it continues long after the danger has passed, it can leave us feeling stuck in hyper-vigilance, anxiety, or exhaustion.

The good news is that the brain is not fixed. With the right support, we can begin to rewire these patterns. Therapy, grounding techniques, and gentle self-awareness all help to create new pathways — ones that bring safety, calm, and connection back into daily life.

Healing doesn’t mean erasing what happened; it means teaching the brain and body that the danger is over, and that it’s safe to stand down. Step by step, you can move from surviving to living.

Kate X

25/09/2025

The Exhaustion of Perfectionism

Perfectionism can feel like a constant drive to get everything “just right.”
On the surface, it looks like high standards, hard work, and attention to detail. But underneath, it can be exhausting.

That inner critic that whispers “not good enough” never seems to rest — and so you don’t either. It can drain joy from achievements, push you into burnout, and make rest feel undeserved.

Often this comes from a deeper place — a negative core belief, planted long ago, that tells you you’re only valued if you’re flawless. Therapy can help you explore where that belief began, understand what’s driving it, and gently loosen its grip.

Because the truth is, you are already enough. Not when everything is perfect, but right here, as you are.

Kate X

23/09/2025

Being a Neurodiverse-Informed Practitioner

Everyone’s mind works differently — and that’s something to celebrate, not “fix.”

As a counsellor, I know how important it is to meet clients where they are, with understanding and respect for the unique ways they process the world. Whether it’s autism, ADHD, dyslexia, or another form of neurodivergence, being seen and supported as you are can make all the difference in therapy.

That’s why I’ve written a new piece about what it means to be a neurodiverse-informed practitioner — how I adapt my approach, create safety, and offer flexibility so that counselling really feels accessible.

You can read the full post by scanning the QR code in the image.

Because therapy should never be one-size-fits-all.

Kate X

17/09/2025

For some, anxiety isn’t a short-lived wave — it’s a daily companion. That doesn’t mean you’re “broken.” It means your nervous system has learned to stay on high alert.

Anxiety is the body’s way of saying: “I’m not sure it’s safe to relax yet.” Your system gets stuck scanning for danger, preparing to protect you — even when no threat is there.
Learning to recognise what your window of tolerance feels like can make a difference. Within that window, you feel grounded, present, and able to cope. It’s natural to move above or below it at times — into hyperarousal or shutdown — but when you spend too much time outside that window, anxiety can become constant.

Noticing where you are on that ladder is the first step toward gently widening your window, so you can spend more time in the space where life feels manageable.

The therapy I offer is designed to be the perfect support — trauma-informed, integrative, and always at your pace — helping you understand your nervous system and gently find more space inside your own window of tolerance.

Kate X

16/09/2025

Coping mechanisms often get a bad name. We try to “get rid” of them, push them away, or shame ourselves for relying on them. But what if we looked at them differently?

Many of our coping strategies are like parts of us that believe they’re helping. They step in to protect, to soothe, or to keep us safe in the only way they know how. The more we fight them, the harder they work.

The shift begins when we get curious. Instead of asking “How do I stop this?” try asking “What might this part of me be trying to protect?” or “What is it afraid would happen if it didn’t do this?”

Gentle reflection, without judgement, opens the door to understanding what lies beneath. And when you can listen with compassion, you create space for healthier, kinder ways of caring for yourself.

Curiosity is the first step to change. 🌿

Kate X

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