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Catherine Johnston, BACP

Catherine Johnston is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood.

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About Catherine

Catherine Johnston is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety and low mood. She combines practical thinking with a warm, listening style to make conversations feel straightforward and useful. Catherine works from the belief that each person knows their life best and can find their own way forward with support.

She draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build small experiments that change day-to-day reactions.

Background and approach

Existential ideas help when people face big questions about meaning, loss or major life change. Together these methods aim to make worries easier to handle and choices clearer. Catherine has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.

That experience includes supporting people with trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and anger issues, and challenges linked to ADHD and autism spectrum conditions. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations are practical and tailored - whether that means short skill-building tasks or deeper reflective work about values and direction.

Catherine encourages steady progress at a manageable pace. She offers therapy by video, phone, live chat or text messaging so people can pick what fits their life. To begin, someone completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389828	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Catherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Isolation / loneliness
Pregnancy and childbirth
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Catherine names

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How Catherine's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy in Catherine's work means listening closely and following the person's priorities. This approach focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a helpful, respectful conversation that honours their choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviours. Catherine helps people try small practical steps and exercises to test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus more on reflective, values-based work or on short experiments and coping skills, and this can change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video sessions suit deeper conversations when you want to see facial cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or chat can fit short check-ins or days when typing feels simpler. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and to keep continuity between meetings.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she address?

Catherine helps with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. She also works with trauma, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger and challenges linked to ADHD and autism.

What is her therapeutic style?

She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and existential reflection. Conversations aim to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That time has included supporting people with a wide range of concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

Catherine is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are available to people based in the United Kingdom.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.