Catharine "Cathy" Douglas, NCPS

Catharine "Cathy" Douglas uses a client-led, relational approach to therapy. She focuses on helping people understand difficult feelings and the patterns that cause them distress. Cathy aims to make people feel heard and respected while they talk through life’s problems. She draws on her 12 years of experience to help clients access inner strengths and develop healthier habits.

Cathy works in a way that follows the person in front of her rather than a fixed formula. Sessions are guided by what each person needs in the moment, with an emphasis on empathy and listening. She adapts ideas from client-centred, mindfulness, solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches as useful for the client.

Her main areas of concern include stress, anxiety and depression, and she helps people facing relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and grief. Cathy also supports those coping with major life changes, parenting strains, career pressures and compassion fatigue. She works with a wide range of issues such as attachment, codependency, body image and trauma and abuse.

Cathy holds the NCPS credential, which is listed in her professional profile. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. People can choose short-term or longer-term therapy depending on their needs.

Sessions take place online, with options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Therapy starts with a conversation about goals so each plan fits the person’s situation and pace.

Practical therapy approaches for online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, helping them make sense of feelings and build self-trust; this suits people wanting a warm, person-focused space.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce overwhelm and improve present-moment awareness. It can help with anxiety, stress and managing strong emotions by creating small daily practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathy will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made, and the plan is reviewed together over time.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read non-verbal cues and hold deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short check-in during a break. Live chat or text-based messaging suits those who prefer writing or want therapy without being on camera, and it can make it easier to fit support around busy schedules. Registered or accredited professionals can deliver consistent therapeutic work through these formats, making it easier to access ongoing support from different locations.