Catherine Vincent, PACFA

Catherine Vincent is a PACFA-registered counsellor (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia) with 12 years of professional experience based in Australia. She works from the premise that each person is the expert of their own story and brings existing strengths to the work of change. Catherine emphasizes practical collaboration, supporting people as they take the often-difficult first steps toward greater satisfaction and wellbeing.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Catherine also offers focused support for issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care experiences, aging and caregiver stress, body image, chronic illness and pain, and codependency. She draws on a range of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy - to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Catherine aims to create a calm, respectful environment where clients can explore their goals and develop practical skills. She frames therapy as a cooperative process and is committed to helping people identify values, build resilience, and move toward more meaningful relationships and daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking committed steps toward what matters most. It is often used for anxiety, stress, depression, and patterns that interfere with valued living. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions and expectations, helping people understand attachment wounds and build healthier connections with partners, family members, or caregivers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Catherine approaches treatment collaboratively - she works with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and adjustments are made as the work unfolds to ensure the plan matches what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility around work, caregiving, and mobility. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, try different formats to suit comfort and communication style, and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.