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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.

25/11/2025

What is therapy — and how long does it take?

Therapy isn’t about having all the answers and it’s not about being “broken” or needing to be fixed.

Therapy is:
A supportive space to explore what’s happening inside
A relationship where you feel safe, heard and understood
A place to learn new ways of coping, relating and growing

And as for how long it takes? There’s no one-size-fits-all timeline. We’re all carrying different experiences, at different depths.

Some people begin to feel lighter in just a few sessions and for others, therapy maybe longer, untangling what’s been there for years, building confidence, resilience and self-trust along the way.

If you’d like to explore these questions more deeply, I’ve written a new blog all about it 👇

📖 Scan or click the QR code to read: “What is therapy? And how long does it take?”

You’re welcome here, exactly as you are.

Kate X

24/11/2025

Better Sleep, Brighter Days 🌙

Struggling to get a restful night? These are some simple steps to build a stronger sleep foundation:

I use tools like Dr David Lee’s R.E.S.T. programme (part of a cbti approach for insomnia) and follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (nice) guidelines for sleep health.
Whether you’re dealing with occasional restlessness or persistent insomnia, these approaches can guide you towards deeper, more restorative sleep.

💤 Good sleep matters—not just for the night, but for the day that follows.

If you’d like help building your sleep routine or winding down the mind before bed, I’m here.

Kate X
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21/11/2025

🌈 What if today is the day something wonderful begins? 🌈

What if the message you send reconnects you to someone you care about?
What if the courage you show opens the next door?
What if the tiniest shift you make changes everything?

We often think change has to be big and dramatic, but progress usually begins with small steps.
Possibly a single choice
Maybe a tiny thought
Perhaps a spark of curiosity
Sometimes a moment of kindness — especially to yourself
There is so much life you haven’t lived yet and so many people who haven’t met you yet. There are so many memories waiting to exist because you will be there.
Something wonderful might be starting right now. 💫

Kate X

20/11/2025

You tell yourself, “This time will be different.” You track your food, avoid anything you think you shouldn’t have, and push harder with exercise. It feels like it must be about willpower — that if you could just stick to the plan, everything would fall into place. Yet guilt still creeps in, followed by shame and the belief that one slip means you’ve failed. You swing between rigid control and overwhelm, and no matter how much you try, it never feels like enough.

If that resonates, you are not alone. Food and body image struggles are complex, influenced by biology, culture, and life experiences. For many who felt emotionally overwhelmed or unsupported growing up, these patterns around food weren’t random — they were ways to cope and feel safer when emotions felt too big.

Behaviours like restricting, bingeing, obsessing about food, or pushing yourself too hard can become attempts to manage anxiety or soothe pain. And because society praises thinness and “discipline,” these survival strategies often get praised rather than understood.

When you’ve been stuck in this cycle for a long time, the answer isn’t more pressure or perfection. It’s compassion. Trauma-informed therapy I offer gently explores what’s beneath the behaviour, what it might be protecting, and what you truly need now.

Healing isn’t about control — it’s about nurturing safety, listening to your body with kindness, and slowly creating space for new, healthier ways to feel safe in your own skin.

Kate X

19/11/2025

The hidden roots of anxiety & self-doubt:
Sometimes we tell ourselves, “That was a long time ago.” Or “I’m over that now.” Maybe we’ve even heard others say, “Just move on,” or “Man up.”

But the truth is, our childhood doesn’t always stay in the past. The things we learned — or didn’t learn — about safety, love, belonging, and worthiness can quietly shape how we respond to life today.

That child part of us might still be trying to protect us, still carrying beliefs formed long before we had the power or perspective to question them.

It can show up as anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or that familiar sense of “I’m not good enough” — without us even realising where it began.

Therapy isn’t about blaming the past; it’s about understanding it. When we start to listen with compassion to those younger parts of ourselves, healing can begin — and life starts to feel lighter, freer, and more ours.

You don’t have to ‘get over it’. You can begin to understand it — and that changes everything.

Kate X

12/11/2025

Trauma isn’t just “a big event.”

It’s anything that overwhelmed your nervous system at a time when you didn’t have the resources, the support, or the safety you needed.

Sometimes it looks like coping so well on the outside while carrying far too much inside.

Trauma shows up in different ways for different people:
• feeling “too much” or “not enough”
• shutting down when things get overwhelming
• always waiting for something to go wrong
• people-pleasing, overworking, or taking the blame
• feeling disconnected from your body or emotions
• struggling to rest, trust, or soften

These are not character flaws. They are adaptations — clever, creative, protective — formed during a time when you needed them to survive.

But, what once kept you safe doesn’t have to guide your life forever.
With the right support, your nervous system can learn safety again. Your mind can release old stories and patterns of behaviour.

Healing isn’t about “getting over it.” It’s about gently teaching your body and mind that the danger has passed…
and that you deserve a life that feels calmer, kinder, and more like you.

You are not your trauma.

Kate X

10/11/2025

A Monday Morning Thought
Monday doesn’t have to be a big declaration or a burst of motivation. It can simply be another day…

If you’re feeling steady — that’s fine.
If you’re feeling low — that’s fine too.
You don’t need to force positivity or pretend you’re somewhere you’re not.

What you can do is offer yourself a moment of kindness. Perhaps you can ask yourself “What do I need today?”

Maybe it’s comfort.
Maybe it’s rest.
Maybe it’s one small task that feels manageable.
Maybe it’s a reminder that you’re doing the best you can in a world that asks a lot of you.

Wherever you find yourself this Monday, you’re allowed to take it at your own pace.

Kate X

30/10/2025

🎃🍂 Happy Halloween! 🍂🎃

The spooky season is upon us! Remember that self-care should always be a treat, not a trick! 🧡👻 Take a break from the chaos and indulge in some Halloween-themed self-care activities that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. 🌟

🎃 Relax and Take a Nap 😴 - Wrap yourself in a cozy blanket and take a well-deserved nap. Let the hauntingly peaceful dreams take you away!

🥧 Bake a Pie 🥧 - Get creative in the kitchen by whipping up a delicious pumpkin pie or any Halloween-themed treat. The aroma alone will lift your spirits.

🎨 Decorate Pumpkins 🎨 - Whether you’re a carving pro or just want to paint some pumpkins, let your artistic side shine! Your creations will add a touch of spookiness to your surroundings.

🧦 Enjoy Warm Socks 🧦 - Slip into your comfiest, warmest socks and let them embrace your feet like a soft caress. Toasty toes are a must for relaxation.

☕ Drink Hot Tea and Chocolate ☕🍫 - Sip on your favourite hot beverages, whether it’s a soothing herbal tea or rich hot chocolate. Let the warmth flow through you.

📚 Read a Book 📚 - Dive into a captivating book and let your imagination wander to far-off places. Lose yourself in a story that transports you.

Remember, Halloween self-care isn’t just a treat—it’s a spooky spa day for your soul! 🎃👻 While the children are enjoying their treats, take time out to do something just for you and embrace the magic of the season. 🍁✨

29/10/2025

Why Our Minds Notice the Negative

Have you ever found yourself replaying a single criticism while forgetting ten compliments? That’s not you being overly sensitive — it’s your negativity bias.

Our brains are wired to spot danger and remember what hurt us — it’s a survival mechanism that once kept us safe from real threats. But in modern life, this bias can make everyday worries feel heavier than they need to be.

You might notice it after a tough conversation, an awkward social moment, or when scrolling through social media — that one negative thing stands out, colouring the whole day.

The good news? With awareness and gentle practice, we can retrain our attention.
🌿 Pause when you catch yourself spiralling into “what went wrong.”
🌿 Name three small things that went right today — no matter how tiny.
🌿 Breathe, and remind yourself: “My brain is trying to protect me, but I’m safe right now.”

Over time, those moments of mindful balance help the mind to start a path to looking for a more balanced outlook — and we start to see life in a fuller, kinder light. 💛

Kate X

27/10/2025

Menopause & Perimenopause – More Than Just Hormones

Menopause and perimenopause can bring a wave of changes — physical, emotional, and often deeply personal. Hot flushes and night sweats are just one part of the story. Many women describe mood swings, anxiety, low confidence, brain fog, or a sense of “losing themselves” — and it can feel lonely or confusing when you don’t quite feel like you.

In the therapy I offer, we create space to pause and reconnect. It’s a time to listen to your body, understand what’s shifting, and rediscover the parts of yourself that might have gone quiet beneath all the noise. Whether we explore mindset, self-care, emotional release, or simply holding space for what’s changing — therapy can support you in finding balance and peace again.
If this stage of life feels like a storm, you don’t have to face it alone — together we can help you find your calm within it.

Kate X
Gentle therapy for women navigating life’s transitions.

21/10/2025

Understanding our patterns

We all have patterns — ways of thinking, feeling or behaving that once helped us cope, even if they no longer serve us now. Sometimes we find ourselves reacting in familiar ways and wondering, “Why do I keep doing this?”

These patterns were learned for a reason. They often formed in moments when we needed safety, comfort, or control. Over time, they became automatic, like well-worn paths in the mind. Therapy helps to gently notice those patterns without judgement, to understand where they came from, and to choose new ways forward.
Change doesn’t happen by force, it happens through awareness, compassion and patience. Every time you pause and choose differently, you’re laying down a new path — one that leads toward balance, freedom and self-trust.

Kate X

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

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