- Client-Centred approach
- Practical coping skills
- Support for trauma
About Catherine
Catherine Johnston is a counsellor who uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach to support people through difficult times. She works in a straightforward, non-judgemental way and believes clients bring important strengths into the room. Catherine aims to make the first step feel manageable and respectful.
She has five years of professional experience and has helped people facing stress, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, motivation problems, and issues with confidence. Catherine can talk through concerns around addiction, grief, eating difficulties and anger, as well as life and career changes.
Her work includes attention to relationship and family problems, and she has additional focus in areas such as autism and Asperger syndrome, domestic violence, and drug and alcohol addiction. She also addresses isolation, social anxiety, pregnancy and childbirth related worries, and the challenges of ADHD.
Catherine uses practical, conversational methods alongside Client-Centred Therapy. She draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy ideas when they suit the person’s goals. Sessions emphasise listening, understanding, and small steps that people can try between meetings.
People can expect clear, plain language and a pace set by their needs. Catherine asks about what matters most at the start and works collaboratively to shape ongoing sessions. She is based in the United Kingdom and works in English.
How these approaches shape online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting, respectful relationship. The counsellor follows the person's concerns and helps them find their own solutions while offering steady support. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect and offers practical exercises to test new ways of coping and problem solving. Existential Therapy addresses questions of meaning, choice and responsibility and can help when people face major life changes or a sense of disconnection.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences and then try methods that suit those aims. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can help fit counselling around daily life by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and for appointments that better match work or family routines. Registered or accredited professionals aim to make sessions practical, focused and easier to attend without promising a particular format.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression and helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse. Other areas include self-esteem, addictions, grief and relationship or family problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions are led by Client-Centred Therapy principles, with an emphasis on listening and working at your pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential Therapy ideas are also used when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
The counsellor has five years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure the format fits your needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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