Really supportive and helpful with resources. Feel very heard.
Catherine Thomson, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Catherine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Catherine. View 9 reviews
- Great news, Catherine is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Kate is Great
More about Catherine
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
Hello, my name is Catherine, but please call me Kate, and I’m a fully qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I am qualified to wok with children, young adults, adults, couples and families.
I work solution focused to help you to: Control your negative thoughts & behaviours | Manage your feelings | Reduce your anxiety | Focus your mind | Set your Goals | Resolve problems | Own your own values | Assert your boundaries | Empower you to be you.
Lets work together to help you make changes you need to improve your wellbeing,
I will walk with you on your journey - listening, supporting and understanding
Background/experience
My work as a therapist has been for charitable organisations such as Mind and Action for Carers. As well as in the private sector with BUPA and my own private practice. I have helped couples and individuals both face to face and online. My work covers diverse backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientations.
Prior to training as a counsellor, I had a varied career. From running my own businesses, to working for corporate companies through to becoming chairperson of the Parent Teachers Association at my children’s school.
• My approach is non -judgement, friendly and professional. Hopefully, enabling free flowing, honest communication between us.
• I use a variety of tools and techniques to assist in helping you both to try and understand yourselves as well as each other. Thus, allowing you to see the situation through each other’s eyes.
• My counselling style is flexible and tailored to you and your unique situation.
• I will guide you and offer support but the choices you make are down to you
• I have wealth of knowledge and experience that enables me to understand your unique situation. Alongside the tools to help you to move forward with confidence.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy can help you to understand and accept you. By challenging your thought processes and equip you with the tools to help you to manage your inner conflicts and yourself more effectively.
Therapy creates a safe, confidential space for you to learn, listen and understand what is going on for you. Along with helping you to explore any unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought processes, that might have developed over time.
Together, we will work towards a better understanding what you need as an individual to enable you to move forward in whichever way you choose.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 402483 · Expires January 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Catherine Thomson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Really supportive and helpful with resources. Feel very heard.
Kate is Great
Catherine Thomson is a remarkable therapist. She is patient and understanding, offering great advice for any problems discussed and being so calm as she does it, which helps with keeping a relaxed atmosphere during the sessions.
Love Catherine! She’s helpful and kind.
It was certainly the best time I had in every session. She was able to give me as many reflections and suggestions as I needed. Always look forward to talking to her.
I cannot recommend Catherine Thomson highly enough. From our very first session, Catherine made me feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. Her compassionate and insightful approach has been instrumental in my journey towards healing and personal growth. Catherine creates a safe and welcoming environment, allowing me to explore my thoughts and feelings without judgment. Her expertise and dedication shine through in every session, providing practical strategies and deep emotional support. If you're looking for a therapist who is not only skilled but also deeply empathetic, Catherine Thomson is the one to see.
Kate offers solid practical guidance alongside understanding the tools needed to better manage the situation
Catherine was very helpful and understanding, unluckily our time schedule didn't match very well for me, but I was still able to get some quality time spent with her and she was providing help outside our meetings.
Ms. Thomson listens very well and pinpoints the problem and ways to address it--sometimes to solve it, if it can be solved, and sometimes to approach it without anxiety, if it cannot. I've been to a bunch of therapists and she has helped more than any of the others.
Frequently asked questions
Does Catherine Thomson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Catherine Thomson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Catherine Thomson speak?
Catherine Thomson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Catherine Thomson have?
Catherine Thomson has 3 years of experience.
Where is Catherine Thomson licensed to practice?
Catherine Thomson is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Catherine Thomson accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Catherine Thomson accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Catherine Thomson offer?
Catherine Thomson offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Catherine Thomson?
Catherine Thomson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Catherine Thomson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.