- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-based work
- Grief and loss support
About Catherine
Catherine Teale (Richards) is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with four years of practice. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. Her profile also lists support for grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD and blended family issues.
Catherine takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. She listens and offers a different perspective so people can reflect on past and present issues. Sessions move at the client’s pace and aim to help them understand patterns and options for change.
Her work brings together a few well known approaches. She uses cognitive behavioural techniques to look at thinking and behaviour. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to consider early relationships and how they affect current ones. Emotion-focused ideas are used when feelings and closeness are central to the concern.
Catherine describes herself as integrative and uses tools from several methods rather than only one. That means sessions may include practical exercises, reflective conversation and goal-focused steps, depending on what a person needs. She frames therapy as collaborative rather than directive.
The profile notes experience with a wide range of issues including anger, career concerns, bipolar, coping with life changes, chronic pain and caregiver stress. It also mentions less common focuses such as abandonment, attachment issues, avoidant and dependent personality patterns and dissociation.
Sessions are offered in English and Catherine does not take international clients. The site asks prospective clients to use the online matching process to book a first session and to check the subscription-based fee structure that applies
Therapeutic approaches and how online work is arranged
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying what matters most so they can take practical steps. It can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at trust, closeness and communication to address relationship difficulties and loyalty conflicts that can arise in blended households.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and adapt methods over time. Clients and the counsellor work together to see which techniques feel most helpful rather than fixing on one model from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can also make it easier to keep therapy going through life changes and to schedule around work or school commitments. Registered or accredited professionals aim to match the format and pace to the person’s circumstances.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family concerns including blended family issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses an integrative, person-focused approach that combines practical exercises and reflective conversation to suit each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has four years of counselling practice as recorded in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
Her listed credential is BACP and she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.