- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- LGBT and identity
About Catherine
Catherine Pinder is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD and issues related to LGBT identity. People contact her when they feel directionless after a change in work, relationships or health and want practical help to make sense of what comes next.
She describes her approach as humanistic and integrative, combining different techniques to suit the person in front of her. Sessions focus on listening, exploring emotions and trying out ways to manage day-to-day pressure. Catherine also highlights trauma-informed practice when past events are causing current distress.
Her earlier roles include mentoring, youth work and investigation work that involved safeguarding and supporting people affected by exploitation and trauma. Those roles inform how she notices long-term patterns and practical coping strategies in conversations with clients. She also has training relevant to grief, suicidality, LGBTQ+ issues, working with autistic clients and life-limiting illness.
In session she aims to help people name what matters now and consider next steps without rushing to solutions. That might involve looking at relationship patterns, attachment questions, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or coping with loss and major life changes. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, ageing questions, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress.
Catherine offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients follow the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Her practice combines humanistic and integrative methods that focus on emotional awareness and practical coping. Humanistic work emphasises understanding what a person is feeling and thinking in the moment, which can help when someone is sorting out identity or life-purpose questions. Integrative work brings together different therapeutic techniques so sessions can include talking, practical exercises and emotion-regulation strategies for issues like anxiety or depression.She also uses trauma-informed ways of working when needed, which means paying attention to how past events shape current reactions and pacing conversations to avoid overwhelm. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review what helps, adjust methods, and set goals together based on the client’s needs and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work are flexibility and easier fitting of therapy into daily life. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make shorter check-ins more feasible during a busy week. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to maintain continuity of care and match therapy to a client’s schedule rather than require major routine changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of life concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD and LGBT-related issues, plus related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, and chronic illness.
How does she work with someone who feels stuck?
Her humanistic and integrative approach centres on careful listening, exploring emotions and testing practical coping steps guided by the client’s priorities.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has five years of direct clinical experience and a background of mentoring and youth work that informs her therapeutic style.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practices from the United Kingdom.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.