About Catherine
Catherine Macharia is a psychologist registered with AHPRA who has practised in Australia for five years. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and grief, and works with those trying to rebuild self-esteem or find direction during life changes. Catherine aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her sessions are people-centred and straightforward. She pays attention to everyday struggles and helps clients name what is happening.
How Catherine works
Catherine listens for patterns linked to attachment, communication and mood, and uses practical conversation to help clients try different ways of coping. Catherine also works with clients affected by autism and Asperger Syndrome, and focuses on issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame. She often helps people clarify life purpose and navigate midlife shifts.
The work tends to combine emotional understanding with small, doable changes in daily routines. People can expect a calm, non-judgemental tone in sessions. Catherine values clear goals and regular check-ins about progress.
She encourages clients to bring what matters to them and to move at a pace that feels right. Catherine offers sessions in English, Kikuyu and Swahili. She provides several online formats to suit different needs and helps people choose what fits their life and schedule.
What Catherine works with
The areas below are the ones Catherine selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
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Training and background
| Register | AHPRA |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English, Kikuyu, Swahili |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How Catherine’s approaches work online
Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to mood and adjustment concerns. She focuses on approaches that help people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going, and then practises small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another key strand is grief-informed care, which helps people make sense of loss and develop ways to manage painful emotions without being overwhelmed.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Catherine will talk with clients about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they adapt methods so the work fits the person’s life and pace, checking in regularly to see what is most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed, and chat or messaging suits short updates or when people prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and busy days while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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