- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief and trauma
About Cathy
Cathy Crawford is a PACFA counsellor practising in New South Wales with nine years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and parenting challenges. Cathy writes plainly and directly in sessions, so people know what to expect from the first meeting.
Cathy helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, including issues such as infidelity, communication breakdowns and parenting strain. She also supports people working through attachment concerns, codependency, jealousy and control issues. Many seek her support after loss or during major life transitions such as separation or midlife change.
Sessions focus on clear conversation and practical next steps. Cathy listens to what is happening now and helps people consider small steps that can change patterns. She pays attention to family of origin issues and how past events influence present relationships.
For people recovering from trauma or domestic violence, Cathy provides steady, careful support while attending to safety and pacing. She also works with those experiencing post-traumatic stress symptoms and the complicated feelings that follow abuse or betrayal.
Cathy’s style is respectful and straightforward. She aims to make the process manageable and accessible, one step at a time. To start, readers are asked to use the site matching tool and schedule an initial session so they can discuss goals and the best way forward.
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Two evidence-informed approaches Cathy uses are practical talk-based methods that focus on current patterns and behavioural change. One approach helps people recognise and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour that keep anxiety and avoidance going; it teaches small experiments to test new ways of interacting. Another approach attends to how past relationships shape current responses, looking at attachment patterns and communication habits to improve trust and closeness.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Cathy will discuss what feels most important and try different techniques to find what helps you meet your goals. She checks in about progress and adjusts methods based on the issues you bring and what you prefer.
If you want to try therapy online, please confirm the current session options before booking. The site process asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can focus on the conversation rather than logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Cathy commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief and parenting challenges, plus related issues like attachment and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
Her sessions are direct and practical, with clear conversation and small actionable steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Cathy has nine years of professional experience working with people on relationship and anxiety-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with PACFA and practises in Australia, based in New South Wales.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your initial appointment.