Catharine "Cathy" Douglas, NCPS

Catharine "Cathy" Douglas is a counsellor who offers both short-term and long-term therapy, working in a relational and client-led way to help people make sense of difficult feelings and life events. With 12 years of experience and the NCPS credential - a recognised professional counselling qualification - she focuses on creating an environment where clients feel heard, seen, and respected.

Her style is integrative, drawing on person-centred principles and other complementary theories to match the work to each individual's needs. The aim is to help clients access their inner strengths and practical resources, and to replace unhelpful patterns of behaviour with healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.

Beginning therapy can feel uncertain, and Cathy seeks to make that first step more approachable by offering a supportive space for reflection. She believes self-awareness is the foundation for growth and positive change. In sessions with her, people have room to express what matters to them, explore anxiety or depression, gain perspective on difficult situations, and often notice improvements in relationships and stress management as they adjust to new realities.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Catharine "Cathy" Douglas works from an integrative, client-led stance and commonly uses client-centred and mindfulness-informed approaches alongside solution-focused ideas. Client-centred therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the therapeutic relationship as key resources for understanding emotions and building self-awareness - it is useful for people seeking a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, and difficult feelings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and acceptance practices that can help manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions by promoting calm awareness of the present moment. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes, helping clients identify goals and build on their existing strengths to move forward more quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cathy collaborates with each person to decide what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time, combining elements that resonate with the client to support meaningful progress.

Online therapy with Cathy uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow people to schedule sessions around work, family, or geographic constraints and to continue therapy when travel or other commitments make in-person meetings difficult. Registered professionals can deliver effective care through these formats while working together with clients toward clear, achievable outcomes.