- CBT methods
- ACT practice
- DBT skills
About Catherine
Catherine Vincent is a PACFA counsellor with 12 years' experience based in Australia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Catherine uses practical therapy methods and listens for what matters most to each person.
Catherine treats social anxiety and phobia as part of her wider work with anxiety and relationship concerns. She encourages small, manageable steps in sessions and focuses on what a person can do between appointments. Conversations are plain and goal-focused, aimed at everyday changes rather than technical jargon.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.
Attachment-based ideas shape how she looks at relationship patterns that repeat across life. Client-centred practice means sessions are guided by the person's priorities and pace. Catherine also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and sexual subcultures like BDSM and kink.
Practical matters are discussed openly, including how sessions fit into work and family life. Catherine asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before booking so she can understand their immediate concerns. People who want to try counselling can use that step to schedule an initial appointment.
How Catherine uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and make choices that fit their values. It is often used for anxiety and avoidance, and can help when fear of social situations gets in the way of things someone wants to do. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviours. It is commonly used for anxiety and phobia work because it breaks down situations into manageable steps and skills.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Catherine will talk with the person about goals, try different methods, and adjust based on how those methods land. The aim is to pick practical strategies that match the person’s needs and preferences rather than sticking to one fixed programme.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera, while others value face-to-face video for reading non-verbal cues; these choices help tailor sessions to everyday life without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also lists additional focuses like attachment, body image and caregiving stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-led. She uses plain language and focuses on small, doable steps between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years' experience working as a counsellor in Australia.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with PACFA and practices in Australia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking.
How does billing work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.