Catherine Pinder , BACP

Catherine Pinder brings a compassionate, trauma-informed perspective to counselling, emphasising genuine listening and support as foundations for healing and personal growth. She has completed specialist training in grief, trauma, suicidality, LGBTQ+ issues, counselling children and young people, therapeutic work with autistic clients, and supporting people with life-limiting illnesses. As a BACP-registered counsellor - registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she works from a humanistic and integrative stance, tailoring sessions to the individual needs of each person.

Catherine's professional background includes roles in mentorship, youth work, and safeguarding, which inform a practical and resilient approach to therapy. She has experience mentoring and teaching both adults and children, and has worked as a senior investigator supporting victims of exploitation and trauma in high-pressure settings. Her youth work credentials include a Level 3 Youth Work Award and a Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification, reflecting focused experience with young people facing identity struggles and crises.

Combining sensitivity, practical insight, and an emphasis on emotional strength, Catherine supports people navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, and a range of related challenges. Her practice aims to meet individuals where they are, without pressure or judgement, and to shape every session around the client's needs and goals.

Integrative and Trauma-Informed Care Delivered Online

Catherine draws on integrative counselling, combining techniques from different therapeutic traditions to meet each person where they are. This flexible approach allows her to adapt methods to suit issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship or attachment concerns. She also uses trauma-informed practices that attend to the effects of past harm and prioritise safety and pacing - helpful for those recovering from exploitation, abuse, or other traumatic experiences. Additionally, Catherine offers targeted grief-focused support that recognises the complex emotional and practical needs that follow loss and life-limiting illness.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. Catherine works with clients to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and effective. The therapeutic plan evolves through conversation and mutual agreement.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives or to access therapists across different locations. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, continuity of care, and the ability to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for the client.