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Catherine Fear

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Catherine FearBACP

Calm, person-focused counselling for life changes

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  • Experience4 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centred approach
  • Chronic illness support
  • Pregnancy related stress

About Catherine

Catherine Fear offers a calm, person-focused approach to therapy. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to help people feel listened to and understood. Catherine aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful for anyone facing stress around pregnancy and childbirth as well as other life changes.

Catherine has four years of clinical practice and holds BACP registration, which she uses to guide her work. She focuses on common concerns such as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and stress. She also supports people coping with long-term illness, chronic pain and the everyday strain these bring.

Sessions are held within a non-judgemental space where the person leads the pace. Catherine listens, reflects and helps clients find their own solutions rather than imposing fixed answers. She emphasises gentleness and practical steps that fit into daily life.

She offers video and audio messaging after initial contact and works Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Messages are responded to during those hours only. The cost of sessions varies with location and is managed via a subscription people can cancel at any time.

To begin the process, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Catherine aims to make starting therapy as simple as possible for people in the UK who prefer to work in English.

Client-centred support for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens attentively, reflects what she hears and follows the client's lead. This approach helps when dealing with anxiety, low mood, relationship concerns and stress related to pregnancy and childbirth by creating space to understand what matters most to the individual.

Catherine also focuses on supporting people with chronic illness and pain. In practice this means acknowledging how health issues affect daily life, pacing conversations to suit energy levels and helping clients find practical coping strategies that feel manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be done together. The therapist works collaboratively to match the method to the client's needs, goals and preferences rather than imposing a fixed plan. Conversations in early sessions help shape the way forward.

Please confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not fully detailed here. The biography notes video and audio messaging are offered once contact is made, and messages are answered Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit around appointments and caregiving, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed.

Professional registration

  • BACP United Kingdom · No. 410496

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can she help with?

Catherine supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues and substance use concerns.

How does she work in sessions?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can find their own solutions at their own pace.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of experience working with a range of emotional and practical issues, including chronic illness and pain.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.

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