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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.

04/09/2025

You don’t have to be everything for everyone
Do you ever find yourself pulled in every direction — saying yes when you want to say no, trying to meet everyone’s needs, leaving very little space for your own?

It can feel like the only way to keep the peace is to keep giving… but when you’re spread too thin, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself.

BUT, you don’t have to be everything for everyone. You don’t even have to be everything for yourself. What you need — what you deserve — is to be human. To rest. To ask for help. To take up space in your own life.
Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is step back and remember: your worth isn’t measured by how much you give to others, but by the fact that you exist.

Kate X

03/09/2025

Are you still playing out old scripts?

Sometimes we find ourselves reacting in ways that don’t quite make sense in the present. A word, a look, or a situation can trigger feelings that seem bigger than the moment. Often, these are echoes of the past — old “scripts” we’ve learned to follow, even when they no longer serve us.

Our past experiences shape how we think, feel, and behave. They can suggest and weave stories about who we are, what we deserve, or how safe the world is. And while those stories may have helped us survive at the time, they don’t have to define the rest of our lives.

Therapy offers a space to notice these scripts, explore where they came from, and gently rewrite them into something that feels more aligned with who you are now. A space where you can find new ways of responding, relating, and being.

Because your story isn’t fixed — you have the power to create new chapters.

Kate X

01/09/2025

You are not meant to be everyone’s cup of tea.

You’re not a shapeshifter. Or a mind-reader. Or a never-empty well.
Trying to please everyone is the fastest way to lose sight of you.

You don’t need to change yourself to make others comfortable.
You don’t need to stretch yourself thinner just to be liked.
You don’t need to be everything for everyone.

Let people have their opinions.
Let yourself have boundaries.
Let peace come from within — not from how well you perform for the world.

You are allowed to take up space exactly as you are. 💛

29/08/2025

✨ You deserve support — at any stage of your journey with food ✨

Eating disorders and disordered eating don’t always come with a label — but if food, your body, or eating takes up too much space in your mind, you are not alone. And you don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help.

In my latest blog, I talk about how I work with people navigating these struggles — combining counselling with tools like hypnotherapy, EFT tapping, and psychoeducation — and why your experience matters, no matter where you are on the spectrum.

This work is personal to me, too.
You deserve support that feels safe, collaborative, and tailored to you.

💛 Read the full blog: https://www.katebethelltherapy.co.uk/post/a-compassionate-approach-to-eating-disorder-recovery

💬 I offer free 20-minute consultations
📍 Online or in-person (Hampton Hill, TW12)

Kate X

13/08/2025

Sleeping Well in the Heat

Hot nights can make it hard to drift off and stay asleep. When your body struggles to cool down, you’re more likely to toss, turn, and wake up feeling drained.

Here are a few simple tips to help you stay cool and rest well:

Choose breathable bedding – Lightweight cotton or linen sheets let your skin breathe.
Stay hydrated – Drink cool (not icy) water through the evening, but avoid too much right before bed.
Create airflow – Use a fan to circulate air, or place a bowl of ice in front of it for a cooler breeze.
Cool your body – A lukewarm shower before bed can help lower your core temperature.
Block out heat – Keep curtains closed during the day to stop rooms from heating up.
Chill your pillowcase – Pop it in the fridge for a short while before bedtime for a refreshing start to sleep.
Wind down gently – Switch off bright screens early to signal to your body that it’s time to rest.

Even in the heat, small adjustments can make a big difference to your night’s rest. 😴💤

Kate X

12/08/2025

🌿 Protecting Your Peace from Toxic People 🌿

Sometimes, the harshest words or coldest actions from others can leave us questioning our worth. But their behaviour says far more about what’s going on inside them than it does about you.

Toxic people often act from their own pain, insecurity, or unresolved wounds. Understanding this doesn’t excuse their behaviour — but it can help you stop carrying it as if it were your fault.

💚 Self-compassion means reminding yourself that you deserve kindness, respect, and safety — even if others can’t give it.

💚 Resilience grows when you recognise what’s yours to carry… and what isn’t.
💚 Boundaries mean knowing when it’s time to step back or walk away, protecting the peace you’ve worked so hard to build.
You can hold both truths: empathy for the struggles they face and clarity that their hurtful behaviour is not yours to fix or absorb.

Leave what is theirs, with them.

Kate X

08/08/2025

Big goals can feel overwhelming — but real change happens in small, steady steps.

Starting can feel overwhelming too so just begin where you are, and do one small thing today that moves you forward.
Each action, no matter how tiny, is like placing a single piece in the puzzle of your life. Over time places all these pieces add up.

Think of your intentions as seeds. It’s not about forcing them to grow overnight, but watering them gently, consistently, and trusting in the process.

The biggest mountains aren’t scaled in leaps, they’re climbed step by step.

So if today’s win was getting out of bed, drinking water, or saying no when you needed to — celebrate it. That is indeed progress.

One small step at a time. That’s how far you’ll go. 💛

Kate X

07/08/2025

The Anxiety Iceberg

Anxiety often shows up in ways we can easily recognise — trouble sleeping, feeling on edge, irritability, overthinking, or avoiding things that feel overwhelming. But what we see on the surface is only a small part of what’s really going on underneath.

Imagine anxiety like an iceberg. The visible tip might look like restlessness, panic, anger, or even silence. But beneath the surface, hidden from view, there’s often much more — layers of emotion and past experience that haven’t had the chance to be fully understood or expressed.

Underneath anxiety, there might be feelings of shame, rejection, grief, fear of failure, low self-worth, or memories that haven’t yet healed. Sometimes we carry emotions we’ve had since childhood — tucked away to keep us safe back then — but now they show up as anxious patterns in the present.

That’s why anxiety is rarely just about what’s happening right now. It can be a signal from a deeper part of you, saying: “Something inside me still needs care.”

Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to gently explore what’s beneath the surface. There’s no need to dive in all at once — just to begin with curiosity and compassion. Because when we understand what’s really going on underneath, we can begin to respond to ourselves with kindness instead of judgement… and healing can begin.

Kate x

05/08/2025

Whether you’re autistic, ADHD, or still figuring it out, you deserve therapy that adapts to you — not the other way around.

As a neurodiverse-informed practitioner, I offer a space where you don’t need to mask, explain, or shrink yourself to fit in. Your communication style, your pace, your needs — they’re all valid.

Therapy with me might include structure, creative tools, quiet moments, or practical support — depending on what you need to feel safe and seen.

Whether you’re newly exploring a diagnosis or have always known your brain works differently, you are welcome just as you are.

Kate X

01/08/2025

What if the parts of you you’ve tried to hide are actually the ones that need the most love? 💛

Self-acceptance isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect — it’s about gently turning towards every part of you, even the ones that feel messy, scared, or unsure.

When we stop fighting who we are and start listening instead then:
🌿 Confidence grows
🌿 Self-esteem rises
🌿 Loving who we are becomes a possibilty

You don’t need to fix yourself to be worthy of love. You already are.

And the more you embrace all of you — the strong parts, the tender parts, the parts that are still learning — the more at home you begin to feel in your own skin.

This is the path to self-love. One small act of kindness to yourself at a time. 💫

30/07/2025

👋 Hello, I’m Kate, a qualified integrative counsellor and member of the BACP, clinical hypnotherapist, Advanced EFT practitioner, qualified breathwork practitioner and mindfulness coach. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on for you, gently and at your pace.

Life doesn’t always make sense. You may be feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not quite yourself. You might be navigating a big life change, wrestling with old patterns, or simply longing to feel more in control and at peace. I’m here to walk alongside you as we make sense of it together.

My approach is integrative which means I tailor our work to you — not the other way around. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT and solution focused brief therapy.

Alongside talking therapy, I can also bring in practical tools like Clinical Hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping), NLP, Breathwork, Mindfulness and psycho-education — always with care, always with consent, and always in service of your growth and wellbeing.

Clients often tell me they feel truly seen in our work. I aim to create a relationship that feels safe, real, and empowering — where all parts of you are welcome, and lasting change feels possible.

Please comment if you would like to talk with me to know more.✨

29/07/2025

Hello! Happy Tuesday and I’m back from holiday… and my brain’s still on a beach in Gozo! 🏖
If you’re also staring blankly at your to-do list while wondering where the beach went — you’re not alone.

Re-entry back into reality can be weird. Wishing you were still relaxing but enjoying the familiar feelings of being home.

Start slow. Drink something nice. Pretend you’re still on island time for just a little longer. And most of all — be kind to yourself as you ease back in.

Soft landings only.

And if you’re just going off on your holidays - have fun!!

Kate X

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