Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse, BACP

Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse offers a person-centred way of working that puts the client's experience first. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and draws on six years of professional experience. Cathie aims to build an open space where people can talk without feeling judged. She emphasises practical steps as well as space to make sense of difficult feelings.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. She also helps people who are neurodiverse to manage anxiety and feelings of isolation. Relationship and family issues are part of her focus, informed by a Certificate in Couple and Family counselling.

Cathie uses Client-Centred, Existential and Systemic approaches to suit different needs. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person, on values and meaning, and on relationships and patterns that affect daily life. Sessions are conversational and paced to the individual's comfort.

She also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and career-related stress. Additional areas addressed include attachment, adoption and foster care issues, body image, and first responder concerns. Cathie invites people to take the first step and explore what change might look like for them.

Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details to ensure they fit their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Counsellors who follow Client-Centred Therapy focus on the person in front of them. They listen closely, reflect what they hear and follow your lead to help you make sense of feelings and choices. This approach can help with anxiety, low mood and building confidence.

Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning and personal responsibility. It helps people facing life changes, grief or questions about purpose by encouraging honest reflection and clearer decision-making.

Systemic Therapy pays attention to relationships and recurring patterns. It can be helpful for couples and people wanting to understand family dynamics or communication problems.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and together you will choose what fits best. That collaborative process lets the approach change as your goals evolve.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments and to have shorter check-ins when needed. Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options with the service before booking to make sure arrangements suit your routine.