Catherine Thomson, BACP

Catherine Thomson is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with five years' experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem and anger. She also offers support for addictions, parenting pressures, sleep problems and a broad range of life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she sees international clients.

Kate uses a person-centred foundation and brings practical, concrete tools into sessions. She adapts techniques to how a person prefers to work, using things like letter writing, vision boards and mindfulness when they help. She also draws on narrative, psychoeducation and structured strategies that suit the issue at hand.

Her approach is solution focused while remaining respectful of each person's story. That can mean learning ways to manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, practising emotional regulation, or setting clearer boundaries in relationships. Kate aims to help people identify personal values and small steps that make daily life more manageable.

Before qualifying she ran businesses, worked in corporate roles and chaired a parent-teacher association. She has worked for charities such as Mind and Action for Carers and in the private sector including BUPA. That variety informs a practical style grounded in real-world concerns.

In sessions she offers listening and straightforward guidance, with tools chosen to match the person's needs. People who want clear techniques to reduce reactivity, build steadier responses, or sort through relationship tensions often find this a practical way to work.

How her approaches translate to online work