Catherine Thomson, BACP
Catherine Thomson introduces herself as Kate and aims to connect with people who feel stuck, anxious, grieving, or overwhelmed by life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Catherine
Catherine Thomson introduces herself as Kate and aims to connect with people who feel stuck, anxious, grieving, or overwhelmed by life changes. She writes simply and listens closely. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, so the work is practical and understandable.
Kate is a counsellor and a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She draws on five years of experience and a range of hands-on methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or parenting strains.
Background and approach
She also supports those coping with addiction, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD and eating or body-image concerns. Her style is rooted in person-centred practice. That means she focuses on the person rather than a checklist of problems.
Conversations guide which tools are used, so sessions can include letter writing, vision boards, mindfulness, narrative techniques, sand tray work, or play-based activities for those who find them helpful. Kate uses practical goals and solution-focused steps to reduce anxiety, manage thoughts and behaviours, set boundaries, and strengthen self-worth.
She aims to help people gain clearer focus and feel more able to make choices that suit their values. Her background includes roles with mental health and carer charities, work for an employee health provider and independent practice. She has worked with people from varied cultural and sexual-orientation backgrounds and offers both face-to-face and online sessions.
If someone wants straightforward, non-judgemental support that mixes talking with creative tasks, Kate offers collaborative sessions that move at the client’s pace.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 402483 | January 2027 |
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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can blend approaches so the work feels personalised and realistic, with the client steering the pace and focus.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for simple check-ins. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and daily life, while keeping the therapeutic aim of understanding patterns and building coping skills.
Frequently asked
What concerns can be addressed in sessions with Kate?
Kate works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting difficulties. She also supports people with grief, trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD and body-image or eating issues.
How would she approach my issue in therapy?
Her work is person-centred and solution-focused, blending conversation with practical exercises. Methods include mindfulness, narrative tasks, creative tools and goal-setting to help manage thoughts and emotions.
What experience does she bring to counselling?
She has five years of experience working across charity services and independent practice. Her background includes work with mental health charities and an employee health provider.
What professional credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats can sessions take?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on personal preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with Kate?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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