Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse , BACP

Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse is a Person-Centred counsellor trained in the United Kingdom with a Bachelor Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and six years of professional experience. She draws on a person-focused philosophy to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depression. Her practice also includes supporting people with neurodiverse conditions as they learn practical ways to cope with anxiety and the sense of isolation that can follow.

She works with couples and families, bringing knowledge from a Certificate in Couple and Family Counselling to relationship and family concerns. Catherine creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. She approaches each person as an individual, listening to what matters most and collaborating to find steps that feel manageable and meaningful.

As a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she follows recognised professional standards in her work. Catherine encourages the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers steady support throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse

Catherine uses approaches that focus on understanding each person in the context of their life and relationships. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy and acceptance - it helps people explore their feelings and values and is often useful for issues like low self-esteem, stress, and depression. Existential Therapy invites reflection on meaning, choice and responsibility - it can support those facing major life changes, grief, or questions about identity and purpose. Systemic Therapy looks at patterns within relationships and family systems - this approach is helpful for couples, family difficulties, communication problems, and repeating relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting methods as the process unfolds to ensure the work feels relevant and helpful.

Online therapy with Catherine is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel, and they let people choose the way of working that feels most practical and effective for them.