- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Catherine
Catherine Dicken is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She works with young adults and others who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship problems and life changes. She also helps people facing addiction, sleep or eating concerns and difficulties with focus such as ADHD.
Catherine uses straightforward conversation to help people talk through current problems. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the individual and on practical steps that can reduce overwhelm. Expect calm, direct feedback and space to name what is most worrying you.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and move toward actions that matter to them. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand how past relationships influence current patterns. Client-centred work means the person sets the pace and priorities for the sessions.
Catherine also uses mindfulness and narrative approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and rewrite difficult stories about themselves. This can be useful for issues such as shame, loneliness, abandonment and feelings of being stuck after university or at the start of a career.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Catherine helps with small goal-setting and coping techniques as well as exploring deeper patterns when that feels useful. She accepts clients from outside the UK and runs work aimed at everyday problems young adults commonly face.
To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and then arrange a first appointment that suits their schedule.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress and feelings of being stuck when someone wants more direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and relationships, which can help with intimacy issues, abandonment feelings and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as you go rather than forcing a single method.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around study, work and travel and making it easier to keep regular appointments during busy weeks. Because the original biography does not list particular session formats, confirm the exact options available before you book. Registered or accredited professionals often use different formats to suit daily life, so checking ahead helps pick what fits your routine and technology needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kind of concerns does she help with?
Catherine supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and other life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses conversational, goal-focused work drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centred methods, mindfulness and narrative techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the original profile does not list specific formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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