- Values focused
- Pluralistic approach
- Experienced guide
About Catherine
Catherine Norris is a counsellor with 16 years of experience who offers calm, focused support for people feeling overwhelmed by life. She works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress and bereavement, and also helps with relationship and parenting strains. Catherine is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She has worked in the NHS, for two national charities and in private practice in Berkshire, United Kingdom. Catherine aims to provide a steady space where difficult feelings can be spoken about and understood. Sessions are aimed at helping people find clarity and practical ways to cope when life becomes hard.
Catherine uses a pluralistic approach, drawing on a range of therapies to fit each person. That can mean looking at past experiences that shape current thoughts and feelings, and also building new skills for everyday life. She focuses on what matters to the individual and on practical steps toward those values.
In conversation she helps people make sense of their difficulties and develop clearer ways to manage them. Work may include exploring attachment patterns, thinking styles, and day-to-day coping strategies. The goal is to support lasting change that feels meaningful to the person.
She also offers help with issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, codependency and coping with chronic illness or caregiving stress. Catherine welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and accepts clients internationally, with sessions held in English.
Approaches adapted for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and situations where someone feels stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to increase awareness of those patterns to improve connection and self-understanding.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Catherine will work collaboratively to agree which methods feel most useful for the individual's goals and circumstances, and adapt the work as progress is made.
Many people find online sessions helpful because they are easier to fit into a busy life and reduce travel time. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or a regular hour-long session when there is space for it. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so arrangements match daily routines and practical needs.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Catherine work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement and relationship difficulties, as well as addictions, trauma and codependency concerns.
What is her general style in therapy?
Catherine uses a calm, client-centred style and a pluralistic approach, tailoring sessions to what feels most helpful for each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in the NHS, with charities and in private practice in the UK.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the UK or don't speak the same language?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Catherine?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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