- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Grief and loss
About Cathy
Cathy Crawford is a PACFA counsellor practising in New South Wales, Australia, with nine years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. Cathy also addresses life purpose and midlife concerns when people are unsure what comes next after a major change.
Cathy uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and what practical steps are possible. She often focuses on patterns that show up in close relationships, such as communication breakdowns, trust issues after infidelity, codependency and attachment difficulties. Sessions look at both immediate coping strategies and the longer-term habits that keep problems repeating. Cathy has worked with couples on parenting disputes, separation and domestic violence concerns, and she supports individuals navigating family of origin problems. Her style is practical and respectful, aiming to clarify priorities and next steps rather than offering quick fixes. People beginning with Cathy start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. She uses that early conversation to set goals and agree a plan that fits each person’s situation and pace.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Cathy commonly draws on evidence-based approaches that focus on relationships and trauma. One useful approach looks at patterns in close relationships and attachment; it helps people see recurring communication or trust problems and learn different ways to relate. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed care, which breaks tasks into manageable steps so people can process painful events at a pace they can handle while working on symptom management.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Cathy uses the first session and ongoing conversations to understand goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. She then suggests options and adjusts the plan as needs change, so therapy remains practical and collaborative rather than fixed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving and other daily tasks, and they can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. They also remove travel time and let people join from wherever they are based, while the counsellor and client decide together how to structure appointments and follow-ups.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges, plus related concerns like attachment, codependency and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses practical conversation to identify unhelpful patterns and small steps forward, combining short-term coping strategies with work on longer-term relationship and behaviour patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Cathy has nine years of professional work experience in counselling and related support roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a PACFA counsellor based in New South Wales, Australia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.