- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Low self esteem
About Catherine
Catherine Baines is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people who are coping with relationship problems, grief and loss, low self-esteem, low motivation and depression. Her practice often includes support for anxiety and stress as part of these concerns.
She focuses on talking through what is happening now and finding practical ways to manage difficult feelings. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people make sense of painful or confusing experiences. Catherine encourages people to describe what matters to them and to set small, clear goals to test things that might help.
In the counselling room she pays attention to patterns that repeat in relationships and day-to-day life. That can include attachment issues, abandonment worries, or family of origin problems. She also helps with practical strains such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
Catherine has worked with issues around intimacy, addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, and the emotional fallout from separation or infidelity. She can offer space to untangle feelings about identity, body image and shame, and to plan manageable steps forward.
Her way of working is direct and steady. Conversations aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to build simple coping strategies. People who prefer calm, straightforward discussion about their concerns tend to find this approach useful.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Catherine uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on talking things through and testing practical changes. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavioural experiments to see what shifts in everyday life. This approach can help with low mood, anxiety linked to social situations, and motivation problems.Another approach looks at relationship patterns and attachment. It helps people notice repeating dynamics in friendships and partnerships, and then practise clearer ways of asking for what they need. This can be useful for intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns and family of origin problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and choose methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that starts with what the client wants to change and then tests approaches to see which fit best.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm which formats are available before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove the need to travel to an appointment. The focus remains on clear conversation and practical steps that can be used between sessions.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Catherine works with relationship problems, grief and loss, low self esteem, motivation and depression, and often with anxiety and stress linked to those areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on making sense of feelings and testing small steps that could help day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.