- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Catharina
Catharina Oberholster is an AASW social worker with ten years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes and anger. She also supports people managing depression, ADHD, parenting strain and compassion fatigue.
Catharina uses a person-centred approach. Sessions focus on practical conversation and on noticing strengths the client already has. She avoids labels and aims to keep discussions straightforward and respectful.
Her work blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. That means conversations can move between exploring what matters to a person, testing out small behaviour changes, and setting clear short-term goals. The mix is chosen to suit what the client wants to address.
People who come for help with anger learn ways to spot patterns that make them lose patience, try simple behaviour changes, and practise different responses. For grief, relationship strain or family-origin issues the focus is on managing emotions and rebuilding day-to-day routines.
Catharina speaks English and Afrikaans. Her practice model uses a strengths-based frame and practical steps in sessions. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial appointment to discuss priorities and next steps.
How Catharina applies her approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own priorities and feel understood during difficult conversations. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviours connect and uses practical experiments to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, concrete goals and steps that build momentum and quick wins.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client decide which methods to try based on the client’s goals, current challenges and personal preferences. That collaborative process means sessions can shift from exploring feelings to trying short practical exercises when useful.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy schedules. They also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and for using written exercises or worksheets between meetings. If a client prefers a different pace or focus, the therapist will adjust the session plan to suit everyday life and the goals agreed in early meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Afrikaans
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Catharina works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, anger and related issues such as depression, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a person-centred approach with practical elements from CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and try small behaviour changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an AASW social worker practising in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.