Catherine "Cathy" Waterhouse , BACP

Catherine "Cathy" Waterhouse offers a blended approach to therapy that combines attentive counselling with practical, solution-focused coaching techniques. She listens closely to identify the immediate struggles and barriers a person is facing, then integrates brief solution-focused methods and coaching strategies to help clients move forward and build a wider toolbox of coping skills. Cathy places emphasis on a warm, friendly style that lets each person set the pace and lead the session while she guides the therapeutic process with empathy and clarity.

Her work is client-led and non-judgemental, providing space for people to explore difficult feelings and to consider concrete steps for change. Where clients wish to develop practical strategies for personal growth, Cathy draws on life coaching methods to introduce tools aimed at improving confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth. These coaching techniques are presented alongside counselling skills so that emotional exploration and action planning can happen together.

Catherine holds BACP, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and uses that professional framework to inform her practice. She focuses on helping people regain momentum when they feel stuck, offering steady support and guidance throughout the process.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward a more values-driven life. ACT uses exercises to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and difficulty making changes.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own perspective and pace, offering an empathetic, non-judgemental space where the client leads the conversation. This approach supports emotional exploration and can be helpful for grief, relationship challenges, and building self-esteem.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical, forward-looking steps and small changes that make a meaningful difference. It is goal-oriented and can be especially effective for people seeking clarity, confidence, and immediate coping strategies.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the work as those needs evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor sessions to an individual.

Online therapy with Catherine includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage scheduling, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.