- ACT informed
- CBT tools
- Attachment focus
About Catherine
Catherine Kearns BACP counsellor has five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress and relationship difficulties, and can help with anger, addictions and adjustments to life changes.
Catherine is comfortable supporting people from a range of cultural backgrounds. She aims to listen without judgment and to help clients talk through what is worrying them. She encourages an initial live session so she can understand the situation and set clear, achievable goals together.
Her approach combines practical exercises and conversational work. She may suggest worksheets to increase awareness of patterns and to practise new responses. Goal-setting is used to break problems into small, manageable steps and to track progress between sessions.
Catherine trained to level 7 and works in private practice after several years of professional work, education and training. She uses several recognised approaches when appropriate, drawing on cognitive techniques and acceptance-based ideas as well as attachment-informed thinking.
Sessions focus on manageable change rather than quick fixes. Catherine asks for patience at first contact if she is with another client, and responds as soon as she becomes available. She aims to help people build clearer perspectives and move forward from the difficulties they bring to therapy.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings and deciding what matters most. It helps people reduce the impact of anger or anxiety by learning new ways to respond rather than trying to push feelings away. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. It uses practical exercises and simple worksheets to test unhelpful thinking and build clearer habits for dealing with stress and anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss options with each person and agree a way forward based on the client’s goals and preferences. That conversation itself helps decide whether more acceptance-based work, cognitive techniques, or attachment-informed thinking will be most helpful.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins where needed. The therapist will help clients plan practical steps between sessions so the work fits into everyday life rather than being an added burden.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she work with?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, anger and addictions, plus related concerns such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines conversational, goal-focused work with practical exercises and worksheets to raise awareness and change patterns.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged for people living outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.