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Catherine Robinson

Catherine Robinson

Therapist · United Kingdom

Compassionate person-centred counsellor with practical skills

  • Person-centred focus
  • Practical strategies
  • Evening and weekend slots

About Catherine

Catherine Robinson is a person-centred counsellor who combines client-centred methods with cognitive behavioural techniques. She holds NCPS and has worked in counselling since 2007, bringing 18 years of experience to her work. Her style is warm and straightforward, focused on supporting people who want practical change.

She helps people with common worries such as anxiety, depression and stress. She also supports those facing relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Addictions, ADHD, bipolar and sexual orientation related concerns are part of her practice too.

Catherine uses simple, evidence-informed ways to work through problems rather than jargon. Sessions often centre on clarifying what matters to the person, learning new coping skills and testing small changes between meetings. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioural ideas alongside a person-centred attitude to build realistic plans.

Her wider focus includes attachment and communication issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiver stress, codependency, and life-stage challenges such as ageing or blended family concerns. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, control struggles and commitment worries.

Catherine works with people who need flexible scheduling and offers evening and weekend slots where possible. To start, she asks people to describe the issues they are facing and then helps map out practical next steps. She presents herself as patient, non-judgemental and ready to work alongside someone who wants change.

Therapeutic approaches for online counselling

Catherine integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred methods in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small steps towards those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with empathy, offering a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what matters to them.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and day-to-day needs, adjusting techniques as progress is made. Conversations about preferences and what feels most useful guide each plan.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can fit around work, childcare and travel, and because it reduces time spent getting to appointments. Online sessions can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or evening appointments and to maintain continuity of care when schedules change.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionADHDAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Catherine help with?

She supports people with anxiety, depression and stress and also works with trauma, relationship and intimacy issues. Additional areas include ADHD, addictions, grief and sleep difficulties.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work is person-centred and warm, combined with cognitive behavioural techniques to build practical skills. The approach focuses on what matters to the person and on small, manageable changes.

How much experience does she have?

Catherine qualified in 2007 and has 18 years of counselling experience. She has worked with a wide range of concerns across that time.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential.

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

Sessions are offered to international clients in English. Confirming time zones and scheduling details is recommended when arranging appointments.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Catherine?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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