- Collaborative
- Practical tools
- Goal focused
About Catherine
Catherine Cassells is a BACP counsellor who focuses on work and wellbeing alongside everyday life challenges. She aims to help people make realistic, achievable changes through a supportive, non-judgemental approach. Her sessions centre on the person rather than labels, and she works collaboratively to find what helps most for each individual.
Her main approach draws on person-centred ideas, which means she listens closely and follows what the client brings to sessions. She also uses practical methods from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing when these suit the work. Catherine adapts tools to the issue at hand so sessions remain practical and relevant.
She has three years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. Catherine works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties, and she offers support around parenting and coping with life changes. Additional areas she addresses include attachment and abandonment worries, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and problems with communication.
Sessions are shaped around the person's goals and day-to-day realities. People looking for help with mood, guilt, shame, loneliness, midlife questions, money stress or life purpose will find a straightforward, conversational style. Catherine helps people talk through what is getting in the way and build small steps towards change.
To begin, clients follow the site process to match with a counsellor and then plan sessions according to the booking options available. International clients may be supported; confirm session details before booking.
How therapeutic approaches work in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect what matters most to them; it can be useful for stress, anxiety and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood first, so people can explore feelings at their own pace and make decisions from a clearer place. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and offers practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, mood or difficulties in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss what feels most useful and adapt techniques to a person’s goals and everyday life. The process is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to use quieter surroundings, avoid being on camera for some sessions or choose options that suit their daily routine. Registered or accredited professionals aim to match approach and practical arrangements to what will help you most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and supports people with parenting and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and mood-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and collaborative, with practical methods added when helpful. She may use techniques from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and motivational interviewing to support the work.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the range of concerns listed in her profile.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and lists BACP as her credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling details when booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the available times.