Catherine Johnston , BACP

Catherine Johnston is a UK-based therapist with five years of professional experience, holding BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem and motivation challenges, helping them build confidence and find clearer direction.

Catherine draws on a strengths-based view that places the client at the center of the work, recognizing that each person brings knowledge and resources from their own life. She supports clients to explore what is getting in the way of their goals and to develop practical steps for change, while attending to emotional and relational patterns that contribute to distress.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Catherine acknowledges that decision with respect and encouragement. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, listening and gradual progress so clients can feel understood and empowered as they work through difficult experiences and move toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Catherine Johnston

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client guides the pace and direction of the work. This approach helps people who need to build self-awareness, confidence and clearer personal goals by emphasizing empathy and the client’s own experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers practical techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for managing anxiety, low mood and stress by teaching strategies that can be used between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Catherine works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. She discusses options, adapts techniques, and reviews progress together so the plan reflects the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations, support continuity of care during life changes, and allow therapists and clients to maintain regular contact in ways that fit each individual’s circumstances.