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Catherine Baines, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Catherine Baines is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She focuses on helping people who are facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression and life transitions. Her approach is straightforward and supportive from the first contact.

Catherine aims to make sessions feel calm and non-judgemental so people can talk honestly about what is worrying them.

Background and approach

She encourages practical conversation about everyday problems and helps clients find steps they can try between sessions. This often includes looking at how thoughts, feelings and routines interact in daily life. She regularly addresses stress, anxiety, addictive behaviours and issues around intimacy and body image.

She also works with concerns such as parenting strain, career uncertainty, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Catherine offers support around complex topics like trauma, bereavement, infidelity and family of origin issues. Sessions can cover practical coping strategies alongside time to reflect on deeper feelings and past experiences.

Catherine aims to adapt the pace to each person and to set realistic goals together. Her style is patient, direct and compassionate, with attention to simple steps that can bring relief. Therapy is offered in English and delivered online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that suit them.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. One common approach looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people spot small changes that reduce distress. This can be useful for anxiety, low mood and day-to-day stress.

Another approach emphasises processing loss and strong emotions through structured conversation and paced reflection. That kind of work supports people dealing with grief, bereavement and major life transitions by helping them make sense of what happened and find ways to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through the options, set goals with the client and adjust methods as progress is made. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to the person's needs, pace and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual contact for deeper conversation, while phone sessions suit those who prefer no camera. Live chat and text-based messaging can provide shorter check-ins, quicker problem-solving and support for busy schedules. These formats help people fit therapy around work, caregiving or other commitments while keeping continuity of care.

What concerns can Catherine help with?

She supports people with relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and issues around intimacy and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is calm and direct, creating a non-judgemental space to talk. She balances practical steps with time to reflect on feelings and past experiences.

What is her professional background?

Catherine has three years of professional counselling experience working in the United Kingdom. She has supported people through grief, relationship challenges and mood concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are managed through a subscription model. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Catherine?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem

Also listed

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Catherine

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Catherine Baines, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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