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Catherine Toal, BACP

Catherine Toal is a counsellor who works in a warm, respectful way.

About Catherine

Catherine Toal is a counsellor who works in a warm, respectful way. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship difficulties. She also supports people with self-esteem, motivation and confidence concerns.

Catherine is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP. Catherine draws on client-centred principles to make sessions about the person in front of her. She listens without judgement and helps people name what matters most to them.

Background and approach

Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice feelings and calm racing thoughts in everyday moments. She also uses narrative ideas, helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Solution-focused elements help build small, practical steps towards change rather than waiting for everything to be perfect.

Together these approaches aim to make therapy feel relevant and manageable. Over nine years of practice have brought experience with a broad range of concerns. These include compassion fatigue, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and depression.

Catherine also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and a sense of emptiness. People who meet her will find a straightforward style and an emphasis on practical coping skills. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress.

If you are unsure where to start, she helps people work out the first small step towards feeling better.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	380570	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Catherine names

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How Catherine’s approaches translate to online work

Catherine blends client-centred and mindfulness approaches to help people feel heard and calmer in everyday life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and working at the client’s pace to clarify what matters most. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness exercises to reduce stress and interrupt unhelpful thought patterns.

She also draws on narrative ideas to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves, and solution-focused elements to build clear, practical next steps. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; Catherine will help you choose methods that fit your goals, preferences and circumstances rather than imposing a single way of working.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options Catherine currently offers before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit more easily around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Video can support face-to-face style conversations, while phone sessions may suit times when a quieter or less visual option is needed. Confirm the available formats when you make arrangements so you can pick what fits your routine and needs.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and relationship concerns, as well as issues like addiction, sleeping difficulties and depression.

What is her style of therapy like?

Catherine uses client-centred listening alongside mindfulness and narrative work, with solution-focused steps to help make change feel doable.

How much experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a BACP Therapist and a registered member, MBACP, practising in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I start therapy with Catherine?

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