Catherine Thomson
Experienced person centred counsellor for life changes
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About Catherine
Catherine Thomson introduces herself simply as Kate. She wants to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship worries or life changes. Her style is warm and non-judgemental so people often find it easier to talk about difficult things.
Kate uses everyday language and practical tools to help people manage emotions and set clearer goals. Kate is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Background and approach
She has worked in charities such as Mind and Action for Carers, for BUPA, and in independent practice. Her background includes many roles outside therapy, including running businesses and leading a school parent-teacher association. Her approach is person centred and flexible.
She adapts methods to fit each person, using creative tools such as sand tray work, letter writing, vision boards and mindfulness. She also draws on cognitive and behavioural ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and habits. In sessions she focuses on practical steps: reducing anxiety, managing feelings, setting goals and asserting boundaries.
She emphasises collaboration and wants people to feel they make their own choices while receiving guidance and support. Kate has five years' experience and works with people from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. She offers both face-to-face and online work and aims to help people build confidence and move forward in ways that suit them.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 5
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 402483
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Catherine's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Catherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Catherine works online
Choosing the right way of working is often part of the first few sessions. The therapist will listen to your situation, discuss goals and try approaches that fit your needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process so adjustments are made as you go.
If you want online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking as current options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let someone use quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals can use these ways of working to offer continuity of care while tailoring methods to the issues you bring.
Questions and answers
What kinds of concerns can be discussed?
Kate works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and many life changes. She also supports people facing addictions, sleeping problems, parenting stress and mood issues such as depression and bipolar.
How would you describe the counselling style?
Her style is person centred and non-judgemental, with practical, creative tools used as needed. Sessions can include mindfulness, narrative tasks, vision boards and some CBT and DBT ideas to manage thoughts and feelings.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years' experience working in charities, the personal sector and her own practice. Past roles include work with Mind, Action for Carers and BUPA.
Where does she practise and what credential does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online or remote sessions available?
Her biography notes she has helped people both face to face and online, but please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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