Catherine JohnstonBACP

Catherine Johnston is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to guide people through difficult times. She emphasises the person in front of her and helps them build on their own strengths. Catherine works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety and depression, and she recognises the courage it takes to begin therapy.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical ways to test different thoughts and behaviours. Existential ideas are also part of her work, inviting people to reflect on meaning and values when life feels uncertain. These methods are used alongside client-centred listening to make sure therapy stays focused on each person’s priorities.

Across five years of experience in the United Kingdom she has supported people facing trauma and abuse, addiction issues, low self-esteem and difficulties with motivation. She also works with those coping with family problems, grief, anger, and major life changes. Pregnancy and childbirth are included among her stated focus areas, so she can address concerns related to that period.

Catherine is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and does not take international clients. Information about session formats should be confirmed before booking.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and then sessions are scheduled according to the therapist’s availability. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How Catherine’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own answers. The therapist offers empathy and reflection so a person can explore what matters most to them and feel understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify patterns of thinking that keep them stuck and try small behavioural experiments. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaboratively discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful in early sessions. Together they will decide whether to focus more on practical CBT techniques, reflective client-centred listening, or a mix of these styles.

Confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments or childcare, and some formats allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It also removes travel time and can help people connect from familiar surroundings while they work on stress, anxiety, pregnancy-related concerns and life changes.