- Client-centred approach
- CBT tools
- Family and parenting
About Catherine
Catherine Johnston is a counsellor who uses client-centred ideas at the heart of her work. She encourages people to recognise their own strengths and to take small steps towards change. Catherine holds BACP and has five years of UK-based experience supporting people through common and complex problems.
Catherine works with stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, and struggles around self-esteem and motivation. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, anger and relationship difficulties. Family and parenting concerns are part of the areas she helps people address in individual sessions.
Her approach aims to make conversations feel straightforward and relevant. She listens first and then helps people identify practical steps they can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools may be used to shift patterns of thinking and behaviour, while existential ideas help people find meaning when life feels uncertain.
Catherine has experience with ADHD, autism and Asperger syndrome, and with issues linked to domestic violence and substance misuse. She also offers support around pregnancy and childbirth, social anxiety, isolation and career changes.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How Catherine's approaches work in online therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful habits and can include simple tasks to try between sessions.Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre. The counsellor offers open listening and reflective feedback so people feel heard and can make their own decisions about change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that match those priorities. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are normal as therapy progresses.
If you're considering online sessions, check which formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming the available session types helps plan how therapy will fit into daily life. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, childcare and travel, and it can reduce time spent commuting so people can use sessions for focused reflection or quick check-ins.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, plus self-esteem and motivation. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger and relationship issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Catherine works from a client-centred stance, listening first and following the person's lead. She may introduce practical CBT techniques and existential discussion about meaning when useful.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice has included supporting people with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with Catherine?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.