Catherine "Cathy" Waterhouse , BACP

Catherine "Cathy" Waterhouse is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports clients dealing with relationship strain, workplace problems, trauma and broader women's issues. Cathy uses a calm, warm style so people can set the pace in sessions and feel listened to.

Cathy listens first and then works with each person to identify small, practical steps forward. She combines client-centred listening with solution-focused coaching ideas to build real tools for change. That mix aims to help people feel less stuck and more able to manage day-to-day pressures.

Her background includes four years working in counselling alongside over a decade of life coaching experience. Cathy draws on that coaching work when clients want concrete strategies for confidence, self-worth and moving through life changes. Her approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive.

Sessions are guided by what the client needs. Cathy offers space to talk about difficult feelings and also practical techniques for coping and planning. She places particular emphasis on helping people recover from trauma, rebuild self-love, and handle midlife or career transitions.

People can expect straightforward language, empathy and tools they can use between sessions. Cathy aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to everyday life. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she works in English.

How Cathy uses therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and getting clearer about life purpose.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and empathy so people can explore feelings at their own pace. This helps when someone needs space to process grief, trauma or doubts without pressure to reach quick answers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cathy will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and use that conversation to decide which methods to try. The aim is a collaborative plan that fits the client rather than a fixed programme.

Online sessions give practical flexibility for people juggling busy lives. Video calls let participants read facial cues and share a sense of presence, while phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or need lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter check-ins and written reflections that can fit around work or family commitments. These options help people keep therapy working for their day-to-day routines.