About Catherine
Catherine "Cathy" Waterhouse helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing depression, life changes, relationship strain, trauma and work-related burnout. Cathy uses a warm, friendly style so people can set the pace and lead sessions at a level that feels right for them.
She listens closely with core counselling skills and a client-centred attitude. That listening helps identify patterns and the things that get in the way.
How Catherine works
Cathy pairs this with solution-focused coaching to build practical steps that move people forward. Cathy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people make space for difficult feelings while taking small, values-driven actions. She also uses trauma-focused approaches when past harm is a central concern, aiming to reduce overwhelm and improve daily coping.
Her coaching background is used when clients want concrete tools for confidence, self-worth and goal setting. Cathy has four years working with people in counselling roles combined with longer experience offering life coaching strategies. She explains methods clearly and keeps the work straightforward.
Sessions are led by the client, with Cathy offering a mix of listening, practical techniques and gentle challenge. She focuses on helping people find manageable ways to cope, regain balance and make clearer choices about their life and relationships.
Catherine lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
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.
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Cathy's approaches work online
Cathy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take small actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on what is already working and builds simple, practical steps to reach goals. It suits people looking for clear strategies to increase confidence and move forward.Finding the right approach is a shared process. Cathy will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods that fit. She invites clients to try ideas and give feedback so the plan can be adjusted together.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat and text messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life.
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