Catherine Thomson - Person Centred Counsellor, BACP NCPS, CNHC, CMA, TRA
Bio
Hello, I can help you to: Control your negative thoughts & behaviours | Manage your feelings | Reduce your anxiety | Focus your mind | Set your Goals | Resolve problems | Own your own values | Assert your boundaries | Empower you to be you.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating a range of challenges. These include shifts in family dynamics, grief from loss—whether it's a loved one, job, or home—as well as coping with illness, accidents, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also help clients address worries about the past, present, or future, along with feelings of isolation, loneliness, social difficulties, bullying, and body image concerns.
As a dedicated Person-Centered Counsellor, I leverage a variety of creative and solution-focused tools to empower my clients. My approach is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring that the techniques I use resonate with you personally. I incorporate methods such as sand tray therapy, Russian dolls, letter writing, vision boards, mindfulness practices, psychoeducation, narrative therapy, play therapy, and more. Together, we will explore your concerns and uncover pathways to healing and growth
I will walk with you on your journey - listening, supporting and understanding
How Therapy Can Help?
Therapy empowers you to deeply understand and accept yourself. By challenging your thought processes, it provides you with essential tools to navigate your inner conflicts and emotions with greater ease and effectiveness.
In this confidential and supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to explore and gain valuable insights into your experiences.
This journey will help uncover and transform any unhelpful patterns of behaviour and thought that may have developed over time. Together, we will focus on your unique needs and aspirations, guiding you towards a path of growth and fulfillment that resonates with your goals. Embrace this opportunity to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Catherine ThomsonCertified Therapist
With compassion and expertise, I guide my clients through a range of issues such as anxiety, grief & relationships, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. My tailored approach to your unique needs, ensuring that your journey towards mental wellness is personal and impactful.
Experience
My work as a therapist has been for charitable organisations such as Mind and Action for Family Carers. As well as in the private sector with BUPA and my own private practice. I have helped couples and individuals both face to face and online. My work covers diverse backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientations.
Prior to training as a counsellor, I had a varied career. From running my own businesses, to working for corporate companies through to becoming chairperson of the Parent Teachers Association at my children’s school.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling Couples and Families Diploma Verified Reiki Master TQUK Award in Training and Education (RQF) Level 3 First Aider Level 3 Reiki Master Crystal Healer Practitioner Meditation Teacher
Various certificates in safeguarding, equality & diversity, suicide prevention, autism
I am Member of:
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society The Complementary Natural Healthcare Council The Complementary Medical Association The Reiki Association