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Catherine Donnelly, NCPS

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

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Catherine Donnelly is a counsellor with four years of professional experience. She aims to make starting therapy feel straightforward and approachable. Catherine keeps early sessions calm so people can feel comfortable talking about difficult feelings.

She uses a warm, personable style and listens with honesty and care. Conversations move at a pace that suits each person rather than rushing to solutions. The focus is on understanding what matters most to the individual and working through it step by step.

Background and approach

Catherine supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, and those navigating relationship strain. She also helps with grief, depression, trauma and abuse. Her work includes addressing guilt, shame and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are intended to help people make sense of their experience and identify practical ways forward. Catherine aims to create space for reflection and for trying different ways of coping. Over time she and the person in therapy set goals together and review progress.

She works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. Catherine holds the NCPS credential. Her approach is grounded in listening first, then working collaboratively to find what helps.

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on listening and helping people process difficult emotions. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try different, more helpful ways of responding to stress and low mood. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression and persistent worry.

Another approach she employs centres on working through painful memories and their impact on everyday life. It supports people dealing with trauma, abuse and complicated grief by helping them make sense of what happened and reduce the strong emotional hold those memories have.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will discuss options and decide collaboratively which techniques match a person's needs, goals and preferences. That process can change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging suits people who prefer writing between sessions. These formats help fit counselling into busy lives and make ongoing support more accessible.

What kinds of concerns does Catherine help with?

Catherine works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and depression. She also focuses on feelings of guilt and shame and questions about life purpose.

What is her approach in sessions?

She adopts a warm, personable style and listens with authenticity. Sessions proceed at a pace chosen by the person in therapy and concentrate on understanding and practical steps forward.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Catherine has four years of professional counselling experience working with clients. That experience informs a calm and steady way of working in sessions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom. NCPS is given as the credential in her profile.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Catherine offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also listed

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: NCPS
Languages: English

Contacting Catherine

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Catherine Donnelly, NCPS

Background and approach

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety