Catherine Thomson, BACP
Catherine Thomson is a counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes and low mood.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Catherine
Catherine Thomson is a counsellor who offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes and low mood. She uses straightforward tools to help clients manage anxiety, depression and relationship strain. Catherine keeps sessions friendly and non-judgemental so people can speak honestly about what matters to them.
She draws on person-centred practice and adds practical methods chosen to suit each person. That might include mindfulness exercises, letter writing, vision boards, narrative techniques or sand tray work.
Background and approach
These options aim to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, build clear goals and try different ways of coping. Catherine has five years' experience working in charities and the personal sector. Her background includes roles with Mind, Action for Carers, BUPA and her own independent practice.
She has worked with a wide range of people and with diverse cultural and sexual orientations. In sessions she focuses on helping people gain control over negative thoughts and behaviours, manage feelings and reduce anxiety. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented when that helps, and more exploratory when that feels right for the person.
Clients can expect a flexible approach that adapts to their needs. Catherine aims to listen, reflect and guide without telling people what to do. Together, she supports steps toward clearer values, stronger boundaries and more confident choices.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402483 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
The choice of method is a collaborative process. Catherine works with each person to decide which approach, or mix of approaches, fits their goals and preferences. She adapts tools as therapy progresses so the plan can change if something is not helping.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for fuller face-to-face discussion, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging can suit quick check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while still using ACT and CBT techniques in the conversations.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, plus grief, addiction concerns and parenting strain among other issues.
What is her counselling style like?
Her style is person-centred and non-judgemental, using creative and solution-focused tools to suit each person.
What professional background does she have?
Catherine has five years' experience working with charities such as Mind and Action for Carers, with BUPA and in independent practice.
What 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.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and Catherine accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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