Catherine Wilkinson, BACP

Catherine Wilkinson helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She supports those facing changes in relationships and intimacy, and people struggling with depression or finding life direction. Catherine uses a kind, respectful approach and aims to make first steps easier to take.

Catherine works in a way that centres the person in the room. She listens without judgement and lets conversations shape the focus of sessions. That means practical talk about what is worrying you now and small steps to try between meetings.

She has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which is a recognised counselling membership. Catherine has experience with issues such as codependency, dissociation, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and workplace stress. She also addresses sexuality, women’s issues and matters common to young adults.

In sessions she will tailor the pace and topics to each person. Some weeks may focus on managing anxiety, other weeks on grief or rebuilding self-worth. Catherine offers direct, everyday suggestions alongside time to reflect and make sense of difficult feelings.

People who choose her can expect supportive listening, clear feedback, and collaborative planning. She encourages small, manageable changes and checks in about what is most helpful. If you are ready to begin, she guides people through the practical steps to start therapy.

Client-centred approaches and online support

Catherine uses Client-Centred Therapy as her main way of working. This approach means she listens closely and follows the person’s lead, helping them name and make sense of their feelings. It is useful for anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues and relationship concerns because it focuses on the person rather than a fixed treatment plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Catherine will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together decide which ways of working feel most helpful. That collaborative process means adjustments can be made as needs change or as someone learns more about what helps them.

Online appointments are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from wherever you are. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections or for those who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family life while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.