Catherine Cross, BACP

Catherine Cross is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom and an accredited member of the BACP - the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. She combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a personable, down-to-earth style to support adults through both short-term and longer-term difficulties.

Her background includes work for the NHS, support for parents at a local children’s centre, clinical work in schools with families of children who have special educational needs, and a private practice addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, parenting challenges, caring responsibilities, and relationship concerns. In addition, she works with a charity to support the mental health of people working in the construction industry.

Catherine has a particular interest in neurodiversity and the ways it can affect wellbeing, and she brings that focus to work with individuals and families. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by everyday pressures, who are navigating major life changes such as separation or bereavement, or who want to improve decision-making, self-worth, and a sense of purpose. Catherine prioritizes clients’ needs and offers a supportive space to explore feelings and options with a trained professional outside of family and friends.

For more information about her practice and services, visit her website at https://catherinecounselli.wixsite.com/mysite

Approaches that guide online support and therapy

Catherine commonly works with Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Existential Therapy, each offering a different way to approach difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, non-directive relationship in which the client’s own experience and goals shape the work; it can be especially helpful for building self-worth, improving communication, and navigating relationship or parenting stresses.

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. It is practical and structured, often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. Existential Therapy explores meaning, values, and personal responsibility, supporting people facing questions about purpose, loss, identity, or major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Catherine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She draws on different models as appropriate and adjusts the plan over time based on how therapy is progressing.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it possible to fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities, and other commitments, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide ongoing or short-term support to people who cannot attend in person.