About Catherine
Catherine Thomson introduces herself as Catherine, though she asks people to call her Kate. She is a BACP member, and she works in the United Kingdom supporting people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She also helps with grief, parenting pressures, issues around identity including LGBT concerns, addiction, trauma and sleep problems.
Kate uses a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the heart of sessions.
Background and approach
She draws on practical tools such as mindfulness, narrative exercises, letter writing and vision boards. These techniques are chosen to suit each person rather than following a fixed checklist. Her practice includes creative options like sand tray work, play-based methods and uses structured techniques when helpful.
She aims to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns, manage strong feelings and set realistic goals. Sessions focus on building clearer boundaries and strengthening self‑belief. Kate has worked in charities including Mind and Action for Carers, and in the personal sector with BUPA and in independent practice.
Her background also includes running businesses and community roles such as chairing a parent–teacher association, which inform a practical, down-to-earth approach. She describes her style as non-judgemental, friendly and adaptable. Kate listens, offers guidance, and helps people try new ways of coping so they can move forward with more confidence.
Her work is offered to people from a range of backgrounds and sexual orientations, and she supports international clients when arrangements allow.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Catherine is listed here; the rest shows what else Catherine works 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.
Approaches that translate well to online working
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing and testing unhelpful thoughts and routines. It uses practical exercises and homework to change how a person thinks and behaves, which is useful for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. It uses mindfulness and behavioural experiments to reduce avoidance and increase valued action, which can help with stress, low mood and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your concerns and try different methods to see what fits your needs and preferences. This collaborative process means plans can be adapted as you learn what helps most.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter catch-ups when needed, and avoid travel time. It also means tools such as mindfulness, written exercises and vision-board work can be shared and reviewed between sessions with minimal disruption.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What issues does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus grief, parenting strain, addictions, trauma, sleep problems and LGBT concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person centred and non-judgemental, using creative and solution-focused tools to suit each person. Sessions combine listening with practical exercises and goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor across charity and personal settings, including Mind, Action for Carers and BUPA.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English for both UK and international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes experience with both face-to-face and online work, but readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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