Catherine Johnston, BACP

Catherine Johnston is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence difficulties, and depression. Catherine’s approach is grounded in the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilised to meet and overcome the challenges they face.

She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their concerns at a manageable pace while building practical skills and insight. Catherine recognises that starting therapy requires courage and views the first step toward help as an important achievement. She aims to affirm that progress often comes from small, sustainable changes and from drawing on individual resources and resilience.

Catherine holds BACP credentials - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK - and applies her training to help clients develop clearer perspectives and more effective ways of coping. Her practice emphasises respect for each person’s experience and a collaborative working relationship to support meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches for accessible online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s perspective guides the process. It helps people who need a safe space to explore feelings and build self-understanding at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours interact. It is often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching skills to reframe thinking patterns and develop more effective coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Catherine works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adapt the approach as work progresses.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. These options make it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals without extensive travel, allowing sessions to be scheduled around work, family, and other commitments.