Catherine Cassells , BACP

Catherine Cassells supports, nurtures, and empowers people to become their best selves, whatever that may look like for each individual. She works collaboratively in a completely personal, non-judgmental and safe space to help clients identify realistic, achievable changes and take practical steps that support their journey to wellbeing.

Her counselling style is integrative, built on the core conditions of the person-centred approach and complemented by techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy, somatic work, humanistic and psychodynamic theories. This blended method allows her to respond to the specific issues a client brings - from stress and anxiety to relationship, family and parenting challenges - and to tailor each session to the person in front of her.

Catherine adapts interventions to suit presenting needs, working with clients to choose strategies that feel relevant and usable in their daily lives. She is a member of the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Therapeutic approaches available in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values and taking committed action. It is often helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and major life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client as the expert in their own life, offering empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening to foster self-awareness and growth. This approach can be effective for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and exploring life purpose.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, teaching skills to reduce distress and improve coping in day-to-day life. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood difficulties, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with each client and with licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods best fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, often blending techniques to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and geographical constraints. These options support ongoing access to therapists and make it possible to continue work even when life circumstances change.