- Goal oriented
- Client centred
- Works with codependency
About Catherine
Catherine Kearns is a BACP-registered counsellor who uses practical, person-focused methods to help people move forward. She aims to create a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. Catherine encourages setting clear, achievable goals and works alongside clients to reach them.
She brings five years of professional experience in a range of common concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD and relationship struggles. Catherine also addresses issues such as codependency, grief, body image and caring for someone with chronic illness. Her practice reflects a willingness to work with people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
In sessions she tailors the approach to each person. She may use worksheets or practical tasks to build awareness and try out changes between meetings. Catherine often begins by inviting a live session so she can better understand the situation and agree immediate next steps.
Her work style balances gentle challenge with support. She helps people set small, manageable goals and checks progress as therapy continues. If messages are not answered instantly she will respond after clinical hours when available.
Catherine moved from working in wider services to running her own clinical practice. That change came from continuing professional development and a wish to focus on one-to-one support. Her aim is to help people find clearer direction and make measurable changes in day-to-day life.
How therapeutic approaches guide online counselling
Catherine uses approaches that focus on what matters to you and on strengthening relationships to support change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values; it suits those struggling with anxiety, avoidance or life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, which can help with intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and relationship difficulties.Finding the best-fit approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss your goals and preferences and then try ways of working that match those aims. This is collaborative - you and the therapist decide together what feels most useful as sessions progress.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people begin therapy from another region, subject to local regulations and time differences. The therapist will explain practical options and help you choose a way of meeting that suits your daily routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?
She works with many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and relationship issues. Additional areas include ADHD, grief, codependency and body image.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is person-centred and practical, using clear goals and tasks to build awareness and change. Sessions often include worksheets or short exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has five years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns and has developed her own clinical practice after continual professional development.
What professional credentials and region are shown?
She is BACP-registered and based in the United Kingdom.
In which language can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is open to working with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Can international clients see her?
She accepts international clients; check local rules and timezones before booking to ensure it suits your needs.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.