Catherine Thomson, BACP

Catherine Thomson, who welcomes being called Kate, is a fully qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She brings five years of professional experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples and families through life transitions, bereavement and loss, illness, accident, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, social isolation, bullying and body image concerns among other difficulties.

Working from a person-centred perspective, Catherine tailors creative and solution-focused techniques to each individual. She selects tools according to how a person presents, drawing on sand tray work, Russian dolls, letter writing, vision boards, mindfulness practice, psychoeducation, narrative approaches and play therapy when appropriate. Her aim is to help people manage negative thoughts and behaviours, regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, strengthen focus, set clear goals, resolve problems, clarify personal values, assert boundaries and build confidence.

Catherine has delivered therapy for charitable organisations including Mind and Action for Carers, has worked in the private sector with BUPA and maintains a private practice offering both face-to-face and online sessions. She has experience with clients from diverse backgrounds and sexual orientations. Before training as a counsellor she ran businesses, worked in corporate roles and served as chairperson of her children’s Parent Teachers Association. Her style is non-judgemental, friendly and professional, and she aims to guide and support while leaving choices and progress in the hands of the client.