Kathryn Hobbs
About Kathryn Hobbs
Kathryn Hobbs is a Mental Health Counsellor who specializes in supporting women experiencing menopause. With over 15 years of experience in the voluntary sector, she employs a humanistic existential approach to help clients overcome self-limiting beliefs and manage mental health challenges.
Work at Mind
Kathryn Hobbs has been employed at Mind as a Mental Health Counsellor since 2020. In this role, she focuses on assisting clients in overcoming self-limiting beliefs and addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and panic. Her approach is rooted in humanistic existential principles, emphasizing the importance of the client's personal experience in the therapeutic process.
Previous Experience in Mental Health Services
Before joining Mind, Kathryn held several positions in the mental health and social services sector. She served as Project Manager at YWCA UK from 2010 to 2014, where she worked in Cardiff, Wales. Following this, she worked at Sova as a Project Manager for seven months in 2014. From 2015 to 2019, she was the Area Manager at Llamau, also in Cardiff, where she managed services aimed at supporting women.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Hobbs studied at St Cyres Comprehensive School in Penarth. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which indicates her commitment to professional standards in counseling. Her specialization lies in working with women experiencing menopause at various stages, drawing on her extensive experience in the voluntary sector.
Background in Voluntary Sector Services
With over 15 years of experience, Kathryn has managed specialist services for women in the voluntary sector. Her background includes significant roles that have contributed to her expertise in addressing the unique challenges faced by women, particularly in mental health contexts. This experience informs her current practice and her approach to counseling.