Catherine Donnelly, NCPS

Catherine Donnelly is a counsellor with four years of professional practice. She uses a warm, personable approach to put people at ease when they first reach out. Catherine listens with authenticity and aims to help people begin to talk through difficult feelings at a pace that suits them.

She focuses on common but heavy problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and trauma and abuse. Catherine also supports people dealing with guilt, shame and questions about life purpose. She keeps language direct and avoids clinical jargon so conversations feel straightforward and relatable.

In sessions she creates an environment where people can name what is happening and try out new ways of responding. She pays attention to how daily pressures affect mood and relationships, and helps people break issues into manageable steps. Work is collaborative, with discussion about goals and small tasks between sessions when helpful.

Catherine is listed with NCPS. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom and she conducts therapy in English. She does not currently take international clients. Practical session options include video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there sessions are scheduled according to the therapist's availability and the subscription used for sessions can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy options

Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and then try alternative ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. This is useful for stress, anxiety and depression.

Another approach concentrates on processing difficult experiences and the feelings that follow trauma and abuse. It encourages gradual exploration of painful memories and learning ways to manage strong emotions. This method can also help when grief, guilt or shame feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine collaborates with each person to decide which techniques suit their needs, goals and preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts the focus as required so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation; phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection between calls, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and daily life.