- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Catherine
Catherine Toal is a BACP therapist in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, motivation, self-esteem and confidence. Catherine lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas and also supports people facing relationship and family difficulties.
Her approach centres on listening and making sense of what is happening now. She uses client-centred ways of working that foreground the person's perspective. She also draws on mindfulness methods to help slow down overthinking and manage physical tension.
Narrative ideas are part of how she works too, helping people look again at the stories they tell about themselves. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, practical steps that move life forward. Sessions are conversational and aim to be straightforward and practical.
Catherine has supported people through bereavement, worry, sleep problems and feelings of isolation. She also works with those coping with caregiver stress, codependency, commitment worries and issues around guilt and shame. The emphasis is on clear actions and gentle reflection rather than expert-led instruction.
To begin she asks a few simple questions about what the person wants to change and what matters most to them. That initial conversation shapes the plan for further sessions and the methods used.
How her approaches translate to online work
Catherine combines client-centred and mindfulness approaches to make online sessions practical and grounding. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns, which helps shape each session around what matters most. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce tension and bring more control over anxious moments.She also uses narrative and solution-focused ideas, helping people rewrite unhelpful stories and identify small steps they can try between sessions. Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work. Catherine will discuss options with the client and agree a plan together based on needs, goals and preferences.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them focus.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and related issues such as sleep problems, relationship and family difficulties, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred listening combined with mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions practical and person-focused.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP therapist and works in the United Kingdom as a registered member of the BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to clients within the indicated service area.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.