- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Catherine
Catherine Teale (Richards) is a BACP-registered counsellor with four years' practice in the United Kingdom. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, LGBT matters, grief, and problems with sleep, eating and intimacy. Catherine also supports people facing career pressures, ADHD, bipolar challenges and other life changes.
She uses an integrative approach, drawing on several evidence-informed methods to suit what each person needs. Sessions focus on listening, exploring past and present patterns, and helping people notice what matters to them now. Catherine aims to offer clear, practical ways to think about feelings and reactions so people can try new approaches between sessions.
Her style is conversational and reflective. People can expect straightforward talk, gentle questioning and time to think things through without being rushed. Catherine invites curiosity about how attachment, beliefs and behaviour interact, and she works with emotions alongside practical tools for coping.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in therapeutic counselling and several years of practice supporting adults and young people. The BACP listing is the credential recorded for her practice in the UK.
People who choose to work with her typically bring concerns about starting careers, coping after university, relationship pressures, or feeling behind their peers. She encourages a step-by-step pace, so changes can be tried and reviewed as they fit into everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and identifying personal values to guide small changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful cycles that fuel anxiety or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy considers how early relationships shape current reactions and helps people understand their connection styles to improve closeness and boundaries.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try methods together. This is collaborative rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription, and the plan can be adjusted as sessions progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around study, work or travel, and they reduce time spent on commuting. Some formats allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, while others work better for longer therapeutic conversations. Registered or accredited professionals can explain practical arrangements and help match a session pattern that fits everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, career worries, ADHD and more.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and reflective. She uses straightforward talk, gentle questioning and practical ideas to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling practice working with adults and young people and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in therapeutic counselling.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is recorded with the BACP as her listed credential.
Can I have sessions in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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