Catherine Kearns, BACP

Catherine Kearns is a UK-based level 7 multi heritage licensed therapist who welcomes people seeking practical support and compassionate guidance. She combines professional training with ongoing personal and clinical development to offer focused help across a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, isolation, and more. Catherine emphasises an individualised approach, taking time to understand each person’s circumstances and tailoring work to the goals they wish to reach.

Drawing on several therapeutic methods, she encourages clients to explore thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental space and to set attainable steps toward change. She asks new clients to consider a live session so that she can build a clearer picture of presenting issues and begin collaborative goal-setting. Worksheets or practical exercises are sometimes used to increase awareness of patterns and to support progress between sessions.

Having established her own clinical practice, Catherine is committed to treating every client with respect and consistent professional attention. She is comfortable working with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and views cultural awareness as an important part of effective therapy. If she is unavailable at the moment of contact, she responds as soon as she becomes free from other appointments.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Catherine commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centered way of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being overwhelmed by them, and supports them to take actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, and can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where clients set the pace and direction of their work.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself, and Catherine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the plan over time, adjusting techniques as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These formats allow registered professionals and therapists to provide regular, flexible care and to use a range of tools and exercises that suit the way each client prefers to engage.