Catherine Dicken, BACP

Catherine Dicken is a UK-licensed counsellor who brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to her practice. She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. With four years of professional counselling experience, she supports people navigating stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief and bereavement, motivation struggles, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence.

Catherine aims to create an open, trusting atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. She approaches each person with empathy and respect, helping them identify practical steps toward more fulfilling and happier ways of living. Recognising that seeking help takes courage, she offers steady support and encouragement as clients take their first steps toward change.

Her style is collaborative and empowering - she listens carefully, validates each person’s experience, and works alongside them to build resilience and clearer direction. Whether someone is facing a specific difficulty or seeking broader personal growth, Catherine provides thoughtful guidance and ongoing support throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, then focus on values-driven steps forward. It can be useful for managing persistent worries, low motivation, and challenging emotions by helping clients commit to meaningful behaviour changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships that developed from early connections and how they influence current interactions and trust. This approach can help those experiencing relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, or family-related tensions to understand and reshape relational responses.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship where the client’s experience leads the way. By offering genuine, non-directive support, it helps people build self-esteem, clarity, and confidence at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Catherine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from different locations and to choose the format that feels most practical and helpful.