Counsellor profile
Catherine Thomson, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- Creative tools offered
- BACP member
About Catherine
Catherine Thomson is a counsellor and member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) with five years' experience. She lists work with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and other concerns. She offers her practice in the United Kingdom and speaks English.
Catherine uses a person-centred way of working. That means conversations focus on the person rather than a checklist of symptoms. She also uses creative and solution-focused tools when helpful, such as sand tray work, letter writing, vision boards and mindfulness.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Catherine helps people to notice unhelpful thoughts, manage emotions, reduce anxiety and set clear personal goals. She uses ideas from cognitive behavioural approaches and acceptance and commitment thinking to support everyday coping.
Her background includes work with charities such as Mind and Action for Carers, time in the private sector including BUPA, and running a private practice. Before training as a counsellor she ran businesses and worked in corporate roles. This varied history informs how she works with different life situations.
Catherine says her style is non-judgemental and professional. She aims to guide and offer support while keeping decisions with the person. She has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations and uses practical tools to help people see situations from different perspectives.
People who choose to work with Catherine can expect a blend of talking, practical exercises and creative tasks. Sessions are structured to help people gain clarity, practice new skills and make manageable changes over time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and choosing actions that fit a person's values. It can help with anxiety, low mood and problems where avoidance is common.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It can be useful for understanding difficulties in close relationships and for working with feelings around abandonment or trust.
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor aims to listen without judgement and follow the person's pace, helping them make sense of their own feelings and choices.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss different methods with the person and agree what feels most useful based on needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.
Confirm the specific session formats with Catherine before booking, as current options are shown when arranging sessions. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into daily life, for example by reducing travel or fitting a short check-in during a break. Different ways of meeting also let people choose whether they prefer to be on camera, use audio only, or work with creative tasks during sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists support for stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem and related concerns such as sleep, parenting, addiction and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way and uses creative, solution-focused tools alongside techniques from ACT, CBT and DBT where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has five years' experience working as a counsellor, including roles with charities and private practice.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does accept international clients, according to the profile details.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.