Catherine Alcock, NCPS

Catherine Alcock is a Person-Centred counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of practice supporting people through a range of emotional and relational difficulties. She offers therapy in person, online, and by telephone, and draws on a warm, non-judgmental approach to help people feel heard and understood. Catherine holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification that reflects her training and commitment to ethical practice.

Her areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns, and depression, alongside related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control difficulties, separation and divorce, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, and questions of life purpose and midlife transitions. Catherine supports clients in recognising patterns of behaviour, processing past experiences, and developing practical coping strategies to make meaningful change.

She emphasises a client-led pace, tailoring each session to the individual and creating an empathetic, friendly space for exploration. Whether someone is managing a major life event or seeking deeper self-understanding, Catherine aims to help people build self-acceptance and clearer ways of relating to themselves and others.

Person-Centred Care and Online Therapy

Catherine practises a Person-Centred approach that prioritises empathy, active listening, and the client’s own resourcefulness. This way of working focuses on creating an accepting atmosphere where individuals can explore feelings, gain insight into patterns of behaviour, and build self-acceptance - it is often helpful for issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and relationship difficulties.

In therapy Catherine draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles that encourage clients to set the pace and direction of sessions while the therapist offers supportive reflection and understanding. This approach is suited to people seeking a collaborative, non-directive environment to process past experiences and develop coping strategies.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Catherine will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help identify the methods that feel most helpful, making adjustments as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexible options to fit different schedules and access needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.