Kathleen Rao, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Kathleen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
More about Kathleen
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
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).
Specialties
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 413173 · Expires May 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kathleen Rao offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Kathleen Rao works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Kathleen Rao speak?
Kathleen Rao speaks English.
How many years of experience does Kathleen Rao have?
Kathleen Rao has 3 years of experience.
Where is Kathleen Rao licensed to practice?
Kathleen Rao is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Kathleen Rao accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
No, Kathleen Rao does not accept clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Kathleen Rao?
Kathleen Rao can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Kathleen Rao?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.