BACP

Catherine Cassells, BACP

Therapist in the UK

Catherine is a BACP therapist in the UK.

3+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy

● Accepting new clients

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About Catherine

Catherine Cassells is an integrative counsellor who aims to support, nurture and empower people to become their best selves according to their own goals. She provides a calm, non-judgmental environment where practical, achievable changes are explored alongside personal values and wellbeing. Her work focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, improve relationships and family dynamics, and cope with major life transitions, while also addressing issues such as abandonment and attachment, blended family challenges, caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, communication difficulties, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, men's issues, midlife concerns, financial stress, and mood disorders.

Her counselling style is integrative, built on the core conditions of the Person-Centred Approach and complemented by techniques drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy, somatic methods, humanistic practice and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions are tailored to the presenting issue so that therapeutic tools match the client and their goals. Catherine holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), has three years of experience and works from the United Kingdom. She welcomes international clients and offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build flexibility in how they respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety and adjusting to life changes by focusing on values-based action rather than symptom elimination. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, genuine presence and acceptance from the therapist so clients feel heard and can explore emotions and relationships at their own pace - a helpful approach for attachment, family and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, supporting management of anxiety, low mood and coping strategies for chronic health or life stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals and preferences and to tailor methods accordingly, so the therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the person to fit the model. Licensed professionals and therapists bring different methods to sessions and will adapt over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living in different regions. These formats make it straightforward to maintain regular contact, try different ways of working and continue therapy through transitions while still working closely with a therapist to meet personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Catherine Cassells have?

Catherine Cassells has three years of professional experience in counselling and therapeutic work.

Is Catherine Cassells a licensed therapist?

Yes. Holds these credentials: BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

In which languages does Catherine Cassells provide therapy?

Therapy is offered in English.

Where is Catherine Cassells located?

Catherine Cassells is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Catherine Cassells as my therapist?

You can work with Catherine Cassells through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Catherine Cassells work with international clients?

Yes, Catherine Cassells works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Catherine Cassells cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

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