- Anger and relationships
- ACT and mindfulness
- Attachment issues
About Catherine
Catherine Dicken is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship strain, addiction concerns and anger. Catherine also supports people facing life transitions such as separation, career change and midlife shifts.
In sessions she keeps language straightforward and practical. People talk about what is happening now, how it affects daily life, and what they want to change. Catherine uses listening and questioning to help clients notice patterns of thought and behaviour that feed frustration and resentment.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred methods, with mindfulness and narrative techniques as useful options. She explains these methods plainly and tries them in ways that make sense for each person. Work can include short exercises, noticing unhelpful reactions, and trying different ways of responding.
Catherine pays attention to how past relationships shape present feelings. That can be useful when anger hides grief, fear or hurt. She also helps people who struggle with control issues, codependency, isolation and problems linked to parenting and blended families.
Sessions are conducted in English. For practical next steps a short online form and an initial session are used to set goals and decide what approach to try first.
Therapeutic approaches to try online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, then identify valued actions to move towards. It is often used for anxiety, stress and repeated patterns such as snapping at others. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current feelings and reactions. It can help when anger comes from fear of abandonment, mistrust or repeating past roles. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence over time.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Catherine will discuss what feels most useful and experiment collaboratively. Goals, daily routines and what the client prefers guide which methods are tried first and how they are adjusted as sessions progress.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking because none are listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, keep check-ins shorter when needed, avoid travel, or choose audio instead of video if that feels better. Many people find remote sessions help them apply new ways of handling anger directly in everyday situations.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship and anger concerns, plus issues such as addiction, parenting strain and life transitions.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas and client-centred methods, with mindfulness and narrative techniques when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience working with adults in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.