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Catherine Wilkinson

Catherine Wilkinson, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - young adult and anxiety support

  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Self-esteem work
  • Grief and loss

About Catherine

Catherine Wilkinson is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and the practical strains of life change. Young adult issues are listed among her areas of focus, including work and study pressures and struggles with identity and relationships.

She offers a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. Catherine listens without judgement and follows what the client brings to each meeting. She uses client-centred therapy, which means conversations are guided by the person rather than a rigid set of techniques.

Common themes she supports include grief and loss, family problems, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. She also works with feelings like emptiness, jealousy, guilt and shame. Workplace issues, sexuality, women’s issues and codependency are among other areas she can address.

Catherine has experience helping people who feel isolated or struggle with motivation. She can talk through issues connected to dissociation and coping with addiction-related stress. Sessions focus on practical next steps as well as on understanding what has led someone to feel stuck.

For people new to counselling, she suggests starting with a short assessment conversation. That meeting helps set simple goals and agree how often to meet. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than sudden fixes.

How her client-centred approach works online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. It involves listening carefully, reflecting what is said and following the pace set by the person. This approach helps with issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and uncertainty about life direction.

When working online, Catherine treats the choice of approach as a collaborative matter. She will discuss goals and preferences, and together they will decide whether Client-Centred work is the best starting point or whether another direction is needed as things evolve.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings around study or work, reducing travel time and making it easier to maintain continuity between appointments. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can offer online work that matches a client’s schedule and communication needs, and Catherine can help plan how sessions fit into daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, and lists young adult issues among her focus areas.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, meaning sessions are led by the client’s concerns and conversation rather than a fixed protocol.

How much experience does she have?

Catherine has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including grief, self-esteem and workplace issues.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as provided in her profile.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

She accepts international clients and offers sessions to people based outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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