Catherine Norris, BACP

Catherine Norris offers calm, steady support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or major life changes. She is an Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings 16 years of practical experience to sessions. Catherine aims to help clients find clarity and coping skills so they can move towards what matters to them. She has worked in the NHS, for well known charities, and in independent practice in Berkshire. That range of settings means she is used to different life challenges and ways people present. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the client and on small, achievable steps forward. Catherine uses a pluralistic style, which means she draws on different therapies and tailors her approach to the individual. She often looks at how past relationships shape current thoughts and feelings, alongside building skills for day to day coping. Values and what matters to the client are kept at the centre of the work. In sessions she aims to create a calm, compassionate space where people can make sense of their difficulties. The emphasis is on practical tools, clearer understanding, and decisions that feel authentic. Catherine will work alongside each person to find approaches that fit their life. Clients who want to explore anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting stress, trauma and related issues may find this approach approachable and straightforward.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Catherine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas alongside client-centred ways of working. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which suits issues like anxiety and life changes. Attachment-Based ideas look at how early relationships affect current patterns, which can help with relationship problems and self-esteem. Client-Centred therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship itself, offering empathy and non-judgement while clients find their own solutions. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and suggest ways of working to try. This is a collaborative process and she will adapt methods if something does not feel helpful. If you are considering online counselling, confirm available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer to meet from their own routine. Registered and accredited professionals can work effectively online and will help you decide how to proceed based on your needs.