Catherine Teale (Richards) , BACP

Catherine Teale (Richards) is an integrative counsellor who combines warmth and professional training to support people working through emotional and relational challenges. She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and explore their thoughts and feelings at a pace that suits them. Catherine draws on an integrative toolkit to tailor sessions to each person, offering perspective, reflection, and practical strategies to address current difficulties and patterns rooted in the past.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards. Over four years of clinical practice she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, eating concerns, confidence and self-esteem issues, relationship and family difficulties, grief and bereavement, and a range of other challenges. Catherine works with both adults and young people, and she is experienced in addressing complex areas such as addiction, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and a variety of attachment and personality-related concerns.

Catherine offers an approachable, compassionate style and is happy to answer questions about the therapy process. Prospective clients who wish to learn more can visit her website at www.tealetherapy.com to find additional information.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to identify personal values that guide meaningful action. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and challenges related to motivation and change.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that form in relationships and how early bonds influence current connections. It helps people understand attachment needs and repair relational difficulties, making it relevant for intimacy issues, family conflict, and relationship distress.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the work, with the therapist offering empathy, genuine listening, and support so clients can explore their own pace of change. This approach is especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and developing self-awareness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Catherine collaborates with clients to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they consider which tools feel most helpful and adapt the work as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Catherine can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and levels of comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from home or while managing other commitments, allowing therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.