Catherine Cassells, BACP

Catherine Cassells is a BACP-registered counsellor who aims to help people make realistic, achievable changes in their lives. She focuses on creating a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk through what matters to them and find practical ways forward.

Catherine works in an integrative way. Her starting point is a person-centred approach that prioritises empathy and listening. She also draws on techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to suit each person's needs.

Typical concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment worries, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and chronic health challenges.

Catherine has three years of professional experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. She uses that background to shape sessions that are practical and grounded in everyday life.

Sessions are designed around what the individual wants to work on. Conversations often include exploring thoughts and patterns, trying small changes between meetings, and checking what helps in daily routines. Clients are encouraged to set clear, manageable goals and revisit progress together.

She works in English and accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally. Before booking, people should confirm current session options and practical arrangements through the service's scheduling process.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people live in line with their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and life transitions by teaching practical, values-based actions. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening, empathy and a respectful space where the person sets the pace and priorities; it helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and supports short-term, practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and ease mood or anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss different methods with each person and together decide which fits best for their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy day, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It can also let people use video or audio in ways that suit them, and supports continuing work when life circumstances shift. Registered professionals and therapists can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote meetings.