Catherine Teale (Richards), BACP
Catherine Teale (Richards) supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem and depression.
About Catherine
Catherine Teale (Richards) supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps with relationship strain, grief, intimacy issues, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting pressures, anger, career worries, ADHD and coping with major life changes. Catherine brings a calm, warm presence to sessions and aims to help people feel listened to and understood.
Catherine describes herself as an integrative counsellor who draws on several therapeutic approaches to suit each person.
Background and approach
She uses practical tools and reflective conversation to help people make sense of past and present issues. Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters to the individual. Her style is compassionate and non-judgemental.
She listens with a gentle tone and offers different perspectives so people can reflect and try new ways of coping. Catherine aims to build confidence and emotional resilience rather than rush solutions. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
She has around four years of practice experience supporting adults and young people with a range of difficulties. People can expect clear, straightforward conversation and practical ideas to try between sessions. Catherine is open to answering questions about how therapy would work and what to expect, so prospective clients can decide if her way of working feels like a good fit.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
← Browse all counsellorsRegistration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403059 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Catherine names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How Catherine's approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people focus on what matters most and take small steps toward those values. It uses practical exercises to change how someone relates to difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns with others. It can be useful for people with trust, intimacy or attachment concerns and helps people notice and shift repeating relationship behaviours.
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and reflects what is said so people can find their own answers and build confidence.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which ways of working suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy accessible. Video suits a more conversational, face-to-face feel, while phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins and when writing feels more comfortable. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family and daily life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Other areas include relationship strain, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting pressures, anger, career concerns, ADHD and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Catherine works in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental way. Sessions are conversational and paced to the person, using reflection and practical ideas rather than technical language.
What experience does she have?
She has about four years of counselling practice and experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues and grief. Her background includes work with adults and young people.
What credentials and location are listed?
Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Counselling and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging for remote work. Different formats can be used to suit practical needs and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
More counsellors who work with Stress, Anxiety
See all
Joseph Shepherd
BACP
3 years in practice
Client-centred counsellor for life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career
Adelle Liggitt
BACP
3 years in practice
Calm, practical support for anxiety and grief
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief
Mike Kelly
BACP
4 years in practice
Practical counsellor for everyday struggles
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Grief