Catherine Robinson , NCPS

Catherine Robinson is a person-centered counsellor with 18 years of professional experience who brings a calm, empathetic presence to work with people facing a wide range of challenges. She holds NCPS, a professional counselling membership, and combines a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients explore their feelings, understand patterns of thinking, and develop practical strategies for change.

Her practice addresses issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and intimacy concerns, and she also supports clients navigating life transitions and caregiving or compassion fatigue. Catherine has experience working with LGBTQ clients and families, and she draws on her background to create an accepting, non-judgemental space for people from diverse backgrounds.

Recognising how daunting it can be to seek support, she focuses on empowerment and collaboration - inviting clients to describe what they are experiencing and co-creating goals and steps that feel achievable. Catherine aims to be flexible and accessible, offering evening and weekend availability to accommodate busy schedules. She welcomes those who are ready to take a first step toward a more fulfilling life and is prepared to walk alongside them through the process.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Catherine draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, accepting environment where the person is central and their experience guides each session - this approach helps when people need a respectful space to explore feelings, values, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy helps people understand how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and can be especially useful for relationship challenges, intimacy issues, and difficulties rooted in abandonment or attachment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Catherine works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support across distances, enable timely scheduling including evenings and weekends, and make it possible for people to access therapy from home or while traveling, maintaining continuity of care with a therapist who understands their situation.