Psychotherapy & Counselling

 

Catherine works from a relational perspective, with the therapeutic relationship itself forming an important part of the work. She is interested not only in the difficulties a person brings to therapy, but also in how they have learned to understand themselves, relate to others and navigate relationships over time. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these patterns collaboratively, including what may emerge within the relationship between therapist and client, with attention to safety, trust, difference and each person’s individual way of experiencing the world.

 

As an integrative therapist Catherine draws on a variety of psychological theories including those of attachment, early relationships, and self and identity development. In addition to her core framework of Transactional Analysis, her approach and interventions are informed by cognitive and behavioural theories, relational, emotion-focused and psychodynamic therapies.

 

The length and depth of therapy will depend on the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing, as well as what you would like to explore or change. Difficulties that have developed over many years, particularly where they are linked to early relationships or longstanding patterns, may benefit from longer-term psychotherapeutic work. More recent or clearly defined difficulties may sometimes be explored effectively through shorter-term counselling.

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The initial assessment session is an opportunity for you to explore with Catherine the main difficulties you are experiencing, to identify your therapy needs and how you will work together going forward. The session also provides you with an opportunity to meet Catherine and decide whether you would like to work with her.  As the therapeutic relationship is a key part of the therapeutic process, it's important that you find a therapist that is right for you.​

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Catherine offers a free 15-minute introductory conversation so you can briefly talk about what is bringing you to psychotherapy and whether working together might feel right.
 

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