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Catherine Dicken, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGrief Self esteem Depression

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Catherine Dicken welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She helps with everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems, as well as relationship and parenting pressures. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about painful feelings and to find practical ways forward.

Catherine creates a calm, non-judgemental space so people can say what they really think. She listens with curiosity and responds in plain language.

Background and approach

Together they look at what matters most and set small, achievable steps towards change. Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to build awareness and flexible ways of coping. She also uses attachment-based and narrative ideas to understand how past relationships shape current patterns.

These approaches are blended to suit each person’s needs. Over four years she has supported people dealing with grief, addiction, bipolar mood shifts, anger and issues around intimacy and self-worth. She also helps with practical problems such as career uncertainty and coping with life changes.

Catherine is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom. Sessions are offered in English and can take place online by video or phone, or through chat and text messaging. If someone prefers to begin by describing their situation in writing, those formats are available too.

How Catherine's approaches translate to online therapy

Catherine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships influence current patterns in close connections. That can help when communication, trust or intimacy have become strained. Client-centred work underpins her sessions, meaning conversations are led by the person's priorities and pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Catherine will talk through what feels helpful and adapt methods to match goals and preferences. She checks in regularly so the focus can shift as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for those who prefer writing to speaking or who want ongoing written check-ins between sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can provide the same thoughtful care through these formats, making it easier to fit therapy around work and family life.

What concerns does Catherine focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and sleep problems, plus relationship and parenting pressures. Additional areas include grief, addiction, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is Catherine's therapeutic style like?

Catherine blends practical and reflective approaches, using mindfulness, acceptance strategies and narrative work. Sessions are conversational and aim to find manageable steps forward.

How much experience does she have?

Catherine has four years of professional counselling experience supporting people with a broad range of concerns.

What credentials and region are relevant?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she can work with people internationally.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the person's preference.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Catherine?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Catherine

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Catherine Dicken, BACP

Background and approach

How Catherine's approaches translate to online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety