Counsellor profile
Catherine Kearns, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting focus
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- ACT-informed work
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Catherine
Catherine Kearns is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with adults on common problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns. Catherine also lists parenting, addictions, ADHD and trauma among the issues she supports people with.
Catherine uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people understand what’s happening for them. She often sets small, achievable goals and may use worksheets to help track progress. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on steps they can take between meetings.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centred ideas. That means sessions can include noticing patterns of thinking, exploring values and relationships, and working on clearer ways to communicate about difficult topics.
Catherine mentions experience across a wide range of concerns, including parenting stress, grief and loss, career matters, body image and compassion fatigue. She also names working with issues linked to adoption and foster care, blended family challenges and long-term illness.
She welcomes people from any ethnic or cultural background and says she aims to treat each person with respect and commitment. To start, she usually suggests a live session so she can get a clearer picture and agree on practical steps to work on together.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online therapy
Catherine commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and how past connections affect present behaviour.She aims to find the right approach together. Early sessions are used to agree goals and try techniques that fit a person’s circumstances, needs and preferences. The therapist and client review what is working and adjust the plan as needed.
The practical benefits of online sessions are about fitting therapy into daily life. Many people find it easier to schedule short blocks around work or parenting. If you plan to start, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered and what suits your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, among other issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation, settable goals and worksheets to help people clarify and address problems.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has five years of professional experience working with a range of adult concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the UK?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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