- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Catherine
Catherine Thomson is a counsellor who aims to help parents and individuals struggling with everyday pressures. She writes and speaks plainly, and focuses on practical steps people can use straight away. Kate uses a friendly, non-judgemental style to make conversations feel calm and clear.
She draws on five years of experience and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). That background includes work in charities and the personal sector, supporting people after loss, trauma, relationship change and during times of anxiety or low mood.
Background and approach
She has also worked with people coping with addiction, sleep difficulties, ADHD and career stress. Her way of working is flexible. She listens first and then chooses tools that suit each person.
Methods she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside creative approaches such as letter writing, sand tray and vision boards. In sessions Kate helps people spot unhelpful patterns, manage strong emotions and set clear goals.
She offers practical skills for managing thoughts and reducing anxiety, and she supports people to assert boundaries and reconnect with their values. She has supported a wide range of backgrounds and sexual orientations, and she offers both face-to-face and online options. The emphasis is on collaboration so each person can decide what changes to make and how quickly to make them.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Catherine helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Catherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress by building small habits that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives straightforward techniques to reduce worry and improve sleep and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from important relationships to help people understand closeness, boundaries and parenting challenges. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will listen to practical details about goals and everyday life, then try methods that suit the individual. Together they review what helps and what doesn’t, and adjust the plan so it fits each person’s needs and pace. Online work makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for people who prefer writing, want flexible timing, or need brief messages between sessions. These options let people access support from different places and at times that work for them.Questions people ask about Catherine
What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?
Catherine works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and parenting issues. She also supports people with trauma, addiction, ADHD and self-esteem difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental. She listens first and then uses practical, creative and evidence-informed tools to help people make small, manageable changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of practice working in charities and personal settings. That includes supporting people through bereavement, family change and mental health struggles.
Where is Catherine based and how is she registered?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person's needs and preferences.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and the therapist's arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Catherine?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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