- Person-centred
- CBT-informed
- Works with trauma
About Catherine
Catherine Robinson is a person-centred counsellor who blends practical talking therapy with structured techniques. She is registered with NCPS and has worked in counselling since 2007. Catherine presents a calm, non-judgemental approach and encourages people to take the first small steps towards change.
She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits alongside emotional issues. Common concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, addiction and sleep problems. She also works with people affected by trauma, ADHD and a range of personality and attachment issues.
Catherine combines Person-Centred Counselling with cognitive behavioural approaches in sessions. That means she offers a listening space where a person’s experience is heard, and then introduces practical tools to try out between meetings. She aims for straightforward strategies rather than jargon.
Across her practice she draws on approaches that help people notice patterns, change unhelpful habits, and strengthen connections with others. Sessions are framed around the goals each person brings and what would feel most useful to them in daily life. She treats each person as an individual rather than fitting them to a single method.
Her experience includes nearly two decades of working with people facing emotional and life challenges. Catherine says she makes time for evening and weekend appointments to help fit counselling into busy lives, and she aims to be flexible and patient around bookings.
She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits alongside emotional issues. Common concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, addiction and sleep problems. She also works with people affected by trauma, ADHD and a range of personality and attachment issues.
Catherine combines Person-Centred Counselling with cognitive behavioural approaches in sessions. That means she offers a listening space where a person’s experience is heard, and then introduces practical tools to try out between meetings. She aims for straightforward strategies rather than jargon.
Across her practice she draws on approaches that help people notice patterns, change unhelpful habits, and strengthen connections with others. Sessions are framed around the goals each person brings and what would feel most useful to them in daily life. She treats each person as an individual rather than fitting them to a single method.
Her experience includes nearly two decades of working with people facing emotional and life challenges. Catherine says she makes time for evening and weekend appointments to help fit counselling into busy lives, and she aims to be flexible and patient around bookings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
NCPS · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with depression, sleep problems and everyday habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current ways of relating and can be helpful for intimacy and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. She listens to what matters most, then suggests techniques to try together and at home. This is a shared process and may change over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats Catherine currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into busy days, reduce travel time and allow for more flexible appointment times such as evenings or weekends. They also allow quick check-ins and pace adjustments, for example shorter sessions when life is hectic or camera-free options when that better suits a person’s comfort. Confirm the available formats when you book so you know how sessions will be arranged.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship matters, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD and many related concerns including grief, sleep problems and self-esteem.
What is her approach in sessions?
Her work is person-centred with cognitive behavioural elements. That means listening openly first, then offering practical ideas and exercises to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of counselling experience, having qualified in 2007 and worked with a wide range of presenting issues since then.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with NCPS, as stated in her profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.