Catherine Johnston , BACP

Catherine Johnston is a United Kingdom based therapist whose credentials include BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She brings five years of professional experience to her practice and offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self esteem and confidence, and depression.

Her approach centers on recognizing each person as the expert in their own life and building on existing strengths to address what feels overwhelming. She works collaboratively to help clients identify practical steps and internal resources that can reduce distress and increase resilience.

Catherine acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and treats that first step as an important achievement. Her aim is to create a respectful, encouraging space where people can work through challenges at a pace that suits them and develop clearer direction and greater confidence in moving forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Catherine Johnston draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and existential ideas to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and supporting the client to set their own goals - it is particularly helpful for building self esteem and confidence and for people who need a non-judgmental space to explore their concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage low mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Existential therapy helps people explore meaning, values, and life choices, which can be useful for navigating major life changes, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts techniques over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow different modes of communication to suit individual comfort levels, and can help people maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.