Catherine Cross , BACP

Catherine Cross is an integrative counsellor based in the United Kingdom and an accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Her BACP accreditation denotes membership of the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists and reflects ongoing professional standards and development.

Catherine brings four years of varied clinical experience across public and charitable settings as well as private practice. She has worked for the NHS, supported parents at a local children’s centre, and provided short- and long-term counselling to adults in her own practice for issues such as anxiety, depression, loss, parenting and relationship difficulties.

Alongside her private work, Catherine supports mental health initiatives for a charity serving workers in the construction industry. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity and how it affects emotional wellbeing, and she has experience working with schools and parents of children with special educational needs.

Known for a warm, down-to-earth manner, Catherine prioritises client needs and aims to help people feel calmer, clearer and more able to manage life’s changes. For further information about her work and background, visit https://catherinecounselli.wixsite.com/mysite

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online support

Catherine commonly draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the therapist listens empathetically and helps clients explore their feelings and choices - it is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work and coping with life transitions. CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and develop strategies to manage anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties and other common problems. Existential therapy may also be offered to explore meaning, values and big life questions when clients are facing loss, identity or purpose-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify methods that best fit an individual’s needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent support around work, family and daily commitments. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow clients to attend from home or other convenient locations, and can be effective for both short-term problem solving and longer-term therapeutic work.