Catherine Hirst, BACP
Catherine Hirst is a counsellor with three years' experience and membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self Esteem
- +4 more
About Catherine
Catherine Hirst is a counsellor with three years' experience and membership of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She uses a warm, approachable manner to help people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes. Catherine aims to build a strong working relationship so clients feel able to talk about difficult feelings and situations.
She draws on the Person-Centred approach developed by Carl Rogers, placing emphasis on empathy and deep understanding.
Background and approach
This outlook guides how she listens and responds in sessions. Over time she has broadened her way of working and now blends different methods to suit each person she meets. Catherine has supported both children in primary and secondary schools and adults.
She has experience helping with worries such as low mood, bullying, workplace stress and relationship challenges. Her work also covers self-esteem, coping with separation, blended family issues and the strain of prejudice or discrimination. Her background of personal and professional experience informs a practical style.
She focuses on helping people build coping skills and resilience rather than offering quick fixes. Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the individual's needs. Based in the United Kingdom, Catherine conducts sessions in English and follows the BACP ethical framework.
She aims to make therapy understandable and manageable for people seeking steady, respectful support through difficult times.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 396291 | November 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms.
Online support
An integrative style combines elements from different evidence-based techniques to match the client's needs. That might mean blending conversational work with practical exercises to improve communication, cope with stress, or manage difficult thoughts and behaviours.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss options and try methods together to see what fits the client's goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and helpful.
Online sessions can be arranged by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video is useful when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats offer flexibility for fitting therapy around work, school and family commitments.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Catherine commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem and coping with life changes, plus issues such as workplace problems and young adult worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Catherine takes a Person-Centred stance that values empathy and understanding, and she adapts an integrative style to suit each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of counselling experience and has drawn on personal life experience to shape her supportive approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She accepts video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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