- Relationship support
- Grief and loss
- Sleep and rest
About Catherine
Catherine Baines is a counsellor working in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and focuses on helping people who feel stuck, low or overwhelmed. Catherine aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and human.
She offers a calm space where a person can talk through relationship difficulties and grief without fear of judgement. Sessions also cover low mood, anxiety, self-esteem and motivation. Catherine listens for the practical changes a person wants and helps them take small steps towards those goals.
Her approach is straightforward and person-centred. She encourages honest conversation about feelings, behaviours and daily routines that affect sleep and rest, as well as wider life stresses. Catherine will work with each person to identify unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping.
Over her three years of practice she has supported people facing family and attachment issues, trauma and abuse, addiction and compassion fatigue. She also works with topics such as body image, chronic illness, bereavement and separation, and intimacy-related concerns.
Sessions are offered in English in the United Kingdom. Catherine aims to be practical and warm, helping people find clearer thinking and steadier routines. To begin, a person can follow the site's process to match with her and arrange a first session.
Approaches that guide online work
Catherine practices using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the person in front of her. One common strand is person-centred work, which emphasises listening, empathy and following the client's lead to uncover what matters most and build practical steps forward. This approach helps with low mood, self-esteem and relationship distress.Another helpful element is problem-focused work that looks at daily routines and behaviours affecting sleep and rest. This involves noticing patterns, trying specific changes and reviewing what helps someone feel more rested and less overwhelmed. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Catherine treats the process as collaborative and will work with each person to find what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She often combines listening with practical experiments and checks progress together.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking as the profile does not specify them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, avoid travel time and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to keep a steady routine while they try new ways of coping and improving sleep and rest.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?
She supports people with relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, stress and self-esteem. Other areas include addictions, family and attachment issues, and concerns around sleep and rest.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and straightforward, creating a non-judgemental space to talk and try practical changes. The focus is on listening, understanding daily routines, and setting small achievable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom supporting a range of concerns from bereavement to mood and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.