Catherine Pinder, BACP

Catherine Pinder welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief or depression. She also supports those navigating LGBT issues and ADHD-related challenges. Catherine aims to create a calm space where people feel heard and understood before deciding what comes next.

She works in a humanistic and integrative way as a BACP credential holder, bringing a person-centred focus to sessions. That means conversations are shaped around what matters to the individual, using approaches that fit their needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Catherine draws on a varied professional background that includes mentoring, teaching and safeguarding work. Her experience includes supporting people affected by trauma and exploitation, and working with life-limiting illness and grief. These roles have given practical insight into how trauma can affect daily life and relationships.

She has also completed specialist training in grief, trauma, suicidality, LGBTQ+ matters, counselling children and young people, working therapeutically with autistic clients, and life-limiting illnesses. Catherine combines sensitivity with practical strategies to help people feel more confident and emotionally steady.

Her sessions aim to help people make small, manageable changes. Catherine pays attention to strengths and resources while addressing difficult feelings. She avoids pressure and meets people at their own pace, helping them find clearer ways forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based ways of working are used to help people manage difficult feelings and build coping skills. One common approach is humanistic therapy, which focuses on listening closely, understanding experiences, and helping people find their own solutions. It is helpful for people wanting a compassionate, non-judgemental space to talk about stress, grief or identity issues.

Another useful strand is integrative practice, which blends different techniques to suit the person. That might mean combining reflective listening with practical exercises to manage anxiety or low mood. Integrative work can be adapted to focus on emotion regulation, problem solving or adjusting to life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they will choose methods and adjust them as progress is made, so the plan stays relevant to the person’s needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking to see what will suit your schedule and circumstances.