Catherine Thomson , BACP

Catherine Thomson, who prefers to be called Kate, is a fully qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She has five years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples and families through a wide range of life challenges, including bereavement and loss, illness or trauma, changes in family dynamics, depression, anxiety, isolation, body image concerns and difficulties in social settings.

Catherine works from a client-centered foundation and integrates creative, solution-focused tools to suit each person's needs. Her practice draws on techniques such as sand tray therapy, Russian dolls, letter writing, vision boards, mindfulness, psychoeducation, narrative approaches and play therapy. This flexible toolkit is applied to help clients manage negative thoughts and behaviours, regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, sharpen focus, set and reach goals, clarify personal values, assert boundaries and build confidence.

Her professional background includes roles with charitable organisations such as Mind and Action for Carers, as well as work in the private sector with BUPA and in her own private practice. Catherine has provided therapy both face-to-face and online, working with people from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Before training as a counsellor she ran businesses, worked in corporate settings and served as chairperson of her children’s Parent Teacher Association, experiences she brings to her therapeutic perspective.

Catherine aims to create a non-judgemental, warm and professional space where honest communication is encouraged. She offers tailored support, guiding clients while recognising that the choices and pace of change belong to the individual. Her approach emphasises understanding, practical tools and collaborative work to help people move forward with greater wellbeing and clarity.