Catherine Cross , BACP

Catherine Cross is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom and an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists), which recognises professional standards in counselling practice. She has four years of clinical experience that includes work for the NHS, support roles at a local children's centre with parents, and a private practice offering both short-term and long-term therapy to adults. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, loss, parenting and caring stresses, and relationship difficulties.

Catherine also contributes to a charity that supports mental health among construction industry workers and has worked in schools with parents of children who have special educational needs. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity and how it interacts with mental health, and she brings that focus to her work with individuals and families. Her manner is warm and down to earth, with an emphasis on putting clients' needs first.

She believes ordinary life pressures can become overwhelming and that talking with a trained professional can help people find clarity, calm and a renewed sense of purpose. Therapy with Catherine aims to help people manage change, cope with relationship breakdown or bereavement, make decisions without undue guilt, and rebuild self-worth. Catherine is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Catherine uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to tailor therapy to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy and supporting the client to explore their own values and goals - it is helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression and to build practical coping skills for everyday stressors. Existential ideas may also inform work when clients are facing questions about meaning, purpose or large life transitions, helping them consider choices and personal responsibility in a supportive way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for each person.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those balancing work, family or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals from different locations while accommodating differing communication styles and schedules.