Catherine Johnston, BACP

Catherine Johnston is a UK-based, licensed therapist with five years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation and confidence struggles, and depression. She draws on practical therapeutic methods to help clients work through overwhelming emotions, rebuild self-esteem, and find clearer motivation to move forward.

As a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), Catherine follows recognised professional standards for counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. Her approach emphasizes respect for each person’s knowledge of their own life and the strengths they already possess to meet difficult situations.

Catherine believes that beginning therapy is an important act of courage and she aims to make that first step feel supported. She works collaboratively with people to set goals and pace the work to match their needs, offering practical guidance alongside a compassionate, client-focused stance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Catherine Johnston

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-directive space where the person’s own priorities guide the work; it can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, confidence, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, choice, and change, supporting people through life transitions, grief, and moments of uncertainty.

Catherine approaches choice of method as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify which approach or combination of approaches best fits their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting the work as therapy progresses. This helps ensure the process stays relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Catherine is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to access therapy from home or work, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care when in-person appointments are difficult. For many people, remote sessions make it simpler to fit regular therapeutic work into a busy life while maintaining steady progress.