Catharine "Cathy" Douglas, NCPS

Catharine "Cathy" Douglas is a counsellor who offers both short-term and longer-term therapy tailored to each person she works with. Her practice is relational and client-led, with the principal aim of helping individuals make sense of complex emotions and the situations that brought them to therapy. Cathy places importance on creating a space where people feel heard, seen, and respected while exploring what matters to them.

Working together, she guides clients to access their inner strengths and resources and to replace unhelpful patterns of behaviour with healthier alternatives. Her approach is integrative, drawing on different theories and techniques to match each client’s particular needs. She lists NCPS as a professional credential, which indicates formal training and qualification in her field.

Beginning counselling can feel uneasy, and Cathy acknowledges that opening up to a therapist takes courage. She is motivated by a long-standing interest in helping people reconnect with their true selves, and she views self-awareness as a foundation for personal growth and meaningful change. Many people come to her seeking help with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and transitions in life, and Cathy works collaboratively to help them gain perspective and practical ways to manage their concerns.

Her practice is inclusive and aims to support clients through adjustment, recovery, and development, offering a steady presence while clients work toward clearer understanding and improved coping.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and What They Offer

Client-centered therapy is rooted in a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist prioritizes the client’s perspective and encourages self-exploration. This approach helps people who want to build self-awareness, improve relationships, and find their own solutions to difficult feelings.

Mindfulness therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and emotions without harsh judgement and to cultivate present-moment awareness. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and difficulties with emotional regulation by helping clients respond more calmly to challenging experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Cathy collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as the work progresses so clients feel involved in choosing what helps them most.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people access care - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide regular, accessible support while tailoring session style and frequency to individual circumstances.