Catherine Norris , BACP

Catherine Norris is a counsellor with 16 years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression and bereavement. She works with a wide range of issues including relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma and identity concerns. Catherine aims to offer a calm, steady space where people can feel heard and understood.

She has worked in the NHS, for two well known charities and in private practice from her home in Berkshire, United Kingdom. That mix of settings means she is used to different life situations and practical pressures. Her practice draws on what has helped people in the past and adapts it to each person’s current needs.

Catherine uses a pluralistic way of working. This means she combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to suit the client. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on small, useful steps they can practise between meetings.

She often explores how past relationships shape present patterns and how values can guide choices now. Catherine helps people build clearer thinking, coping skills and ways to manage intense feelings. She also supports parents and those facing life changes, career crossroads or health challenges.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. People can expect a compassionate listener who helps them make sense of difficulties, try new ways of coping and work towards a more meaningful life with their values at the centre.

Therapeutic approaches that translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters and take actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with trust, intimacy and communication difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s pace and experience at the heart of sessions, offering empathetic listening and support to explore feelings and choices.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with you about goals, preferences and how you respond to different ways of working. Together you will try methods and adapt them as you learn what helps most, so the process stays collaborative and practical.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when that matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a good shorter check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing or need flexible, on-the-go contact. These options increase accessibility and help maintain continuity of care across locations.