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Catherine Kearns, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

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Catherine Kearns is a counsellor who uses a mix of practical talking therapies to help people move forward. She draws on five years of professional experience and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem and depression. Catherine aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak freely and start to make changes.

She combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based thinking to suit the person in front of her.

Background and approach

Sessions often begin with a conversation to understand the problem and set small, achievable goals. Worksheets or short home tasks may be suggested to build awareness between sessions. Catherine has a BACP credential, which reflects recognised membership of the professional body for counselling in the UK.

Her background includes work with issues such as trauma, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, ADHD and bipolar, as well as life transitions and career stress. She is experienced helping people dealing with family and relationship strains, adoption and foster-care related issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and body image concerns.

Catherine also supports clients facing discrimination or identity questions, including LGBT matters. Sessions can be delivered by video, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different needs. International clients may take part.

To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session to see how it feels.

Therapy approaches that work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can help with anxiety, stress and motivation by teaching simple practical skills to stay connected to what matters. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers focused exercises to change patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand and shift repeated ways of relating, which can support intimacy and relationship issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each client about what feels most helpful and adapt methods to fit goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and may blend elements from different approaches as needs become clearer.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a full session is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can suit shorter check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for people who prefer writing, want brief reflections between sessions, or need flexible timing. These options help people access therapy from different locations and at times that work for them.
What kinds of problems does Catherine address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and self-esteem problems, along with intimacy and relationship concerns and coping with life changes.
What is Catherine's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based work to set achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has five years of professional experience supporting people with issues like trauma, ADHD, bipolar and caregiver stress.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Catherine offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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