Catherine Thomson , BACP

Catherine Thomson is a counsellor who aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain and women's issues. She uses clear, practical tools so conversations stay focused and useful. Many clients seek her for grief, low self-esteem, parenting worries and life changes.

Kate works in a straightforward, person-centred way. She listens first, then tailors exercises to what each person needs. That can mean short skills practice, creative tasks such as letter writing and vision boards, or simple mindfulness and narrative work.

Her background includes roles with charities such as Mind and Action for Carers, work for BUPA, and private practice. She has five years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions have been delivered both face to face and online. She has worked with people from a range of cultures and sexual orientations, and adapts her approach to suit different lives and situations. Practical problem solving is part of most sessions.

Clients can expect a warm, non-judgemental manner and tools aimed at reducing anxiety and improving coping. The emphasis is on helping people set goals, manage strong feelings, and find ways to make changes that fit their values.

How Catherine blends therapeutic approaches online

Catherine often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can suit those struggling with anxiety, low mood or uncertainty about life changes.

She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach can help when people face trust issues, abandonment fears or difficulties in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their situation and goals, and together they will decide which methods to try. The plan can change over time as progress is made and needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lives. Video call sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text works for shorter check-ins, reflection between sessions or when writing helps someone process thoughts. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caring duties or travel.