- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship issues
- Works with diverse cultures
About Catherine
Catherine Kearns is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem problems, depression, coping with life changes, and related issues such as trauma and intimacy concerns.
She uses a mix of practical talking therapy methods to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps forward. Catherine often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with anxious thoughts and unhelpful patterns. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centred approaches to look at relationship and self-image concerns.
In sessions she aims to make things straightforward. Early work focuses on understanding the main problems, setting realistic goals, and agreeing on simple exercises or worksheets to try between meetings. Sessions may include looking at thoughts, values, and behaviour, and practising small changes that fit into everyday life.
She has worked with people from a range of cultural backgrounds and says that learning about different cultures is part of good practice. Catherine opened her own clinical practice after several years of training and paid employment, and she continues to develop her skills through further study.
To begin she asks people to book a live session so they can meet and decide on goals together. She uses a subscription system for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are accepted. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without letting them dictate actions and focus on what matters to them. It can be useful for persistent worry and social anxiety because it encourages small committed steps towards valued activities.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems to build skills for managing symptoms.
Attachment-based and client-centred ideas are also woven in to look at relationship patterns and to give space for a person to speak and be heard. These approaches can help when difficulties involve trust, communication or self-image.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods collaboratively, revising the plan as needed to fit what helps most.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or phone-based options when video is difficult. These practical choices can help sessions slot into everyday life without needing a long commute.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas such as trauma, intimacy issues and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical talking therapy and worksheets, focusing on goals and small steps. Sessions mix cognitive techniques with acceptance and relationship-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience in the UK, including time in paid roles and running her own clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered for initial and follow-up meetings.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.