- Person-centred approach
- Creative therapy tools
- Values-based goals
About Catherine
Catherine Thomson is a counsellor who aims to help people make practical changes when life feels overwhelming. She offers a warm, non-judgemental approach and listens carefully to what matters to each person. Many clients come for help with stress, relationships, grief, anxiety, self-esteem and codependency concerns. Kate keeps language simple and focuses on small, achievable steps to improve day-to-day wellbeing.
She blends person-centred work with practical, creative tools chosen to suit each client. That can include mindfulness, vision boards, letter writing, narrative techniques, sand tray work and play-based activities. These methods are used to help people notice patterns, name values and build clearer personal boundaries.
Kate describes her style as friendly and flexible, aiming for honest conversation. She supports people to challenge unhelpful thoughts, manage strong emotions and set realistic goals. The emphasis is on collaboration - the client decides which changes to try and Kate guides and supports that process.
Her background includes roles with charities such as Mind and Action for Carers, plus experience in the private sector with Bupa and in private practice. She has worked with people from diverse cultural and sexual-orientation backgrounds and with different family situations.
Catherine holds BACP membership, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. With five years of practice, she combines that experience with simple, hands-on techniques to help people move forward at their own pace.
Approaches that translate to online counselling
Catherine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their personal values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress and people wanting clearer direction in life.She also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This work can help with intimacy issues, codependency and managing strong emotional reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor discusses goals, preferences and how someone responds to different techniques, then adapts methods accordingly. That means sessions can shift between talking, practical exercises and creative tasks depending on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking. When online work is arranged it can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a quicker check-in after a difficult day. Some people find shorter, more frequent sessions help steady progress, while others prefer standard-length appointments; the choice is decided in collaboration with the therapist.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem and codependency. Additional focus areas include parenting strain, addiction-related worries and chronic illness impacts.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, with creative and solution-focused tools added as helpful. Sessions often combine listening with practical exercises to build new skills.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of practice and experience working in charities and the private sector, including work with diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. That practical experience informs her flexible approach.
What are her qualifications and where is she based?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the service listings for current pricing details.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's 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.