Catherine Robinson , NCPS

Catherine Robinson is a person-centred counsellor who brings 18 years of experience to her work supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the NCPS credential, which denotes a recognised professional counselling qualification, and combines a warm, empathic style with practical therapeutic tools to help clients move toward greater wellbeing.

She has worked with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, issues with intimacy and self-esteem, as well as ADHD, bipolar concerns, addictions, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses more specific areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication and commitment problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and blended family challenges.

Catherine favours a non-judgemental, honest and genuine therapeutic stance, blending person-centred principles with cognitive behavioural techniques to tailor support to each client. She aims to empower people to explore what has brought them to therapy and to identify practical steps and new perspectives that align with their values and goals.

Recognising that many clients juggle busy schedules, she offers flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate different needs. Catherine is currently accepting clients and welcomes international referrals from those seeking a collaborative, compassionate approach to change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, accepting space where the client leads the conversation and explores their own goals and values. It is particularly helpful for people seeking support with self-esteem, relationship issues, grief, and the emotional impact of life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve day-to-day coping.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so they can take meaningful action despite difficult feelings; it is useful for managing chronic worry, trauma responses, and persistent distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Catherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together the therapist and client explore options and adapt techniques over time to ensure a good fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit appointments around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options allow regular contact and continuity of care from licensed professionals while accommodating different communication styles and schedules.