Catherine Garbutt, NCPS

UK therapist for trauma and anxiety

Trauma and abuse
Grief and loss
Neurodiversity-informed care

About Catherine Garbutt

Catherine Garbutt is a UK-based therapist with four years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She works from the belief that clients are the experts in their own stories and that existing strengths can be mobilised to address difficult patterns and painful experiences. Drawing on training signified by her NCPS credential - a professional counselling credential - she combines clinical methods with personal insight to support lasting change.

Catherine has experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate grief and loss, rebuild motivation and self-esteem, and cope with depression. She has worked with survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and with clients facing medical and health-related issues. Her practice includes support for neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals, and she addresses a broad array of concerns such as relationship and family difficulties, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, career challenges, and trauma-related issues.

Her approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. Therapy with Catherine focuses on understanding patterns of thought and behaviour, developing practical coping strategies, and building confidence to make choices that support long-term well-being. She acknowledges that meaningful change takes effort from both therapist and client and aims to facilitate sessions that empower clients to make decisions that serve their future goals. Catherine also works with international clients and integrates a range of therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Catherine Garbutt have?

Catherine Garbutt has 4 years of experience.

Is Catherine Garbutt a licensed therapist?

Yes, she holds the NCPS credential.

In which languages does Catherine Garbutt provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Catherine Garbutt located?

She is located in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Catherine Garbutt as my therapist?

You can work with Catherine Garbutt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Catherine Garbutt work with international clients?

Yes, Catherine Garbutt works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Catherine Garbutt cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values. It combines mindfulness and action-oriented strategies to reduce the impact of difficult thoughts and feelings and is often helpful for anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how those patterns affect current bonds and emotional responses. It can be especially useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, and issues rooted in abandonment or attachment wounds. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, teaching practical techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills for conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

Catherine treats the selection of therapeutic methods as a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time so the approach fits each person’s needs and circumstances. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to create an individualized plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, support clients who live in different regions, and accommodate varying communication styles. For many people, the convenience of remote sessions helps maintain consistency in care while still benefiting from regular therapeutic support.

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