Catherine Thomson, BACP

Catherine Thomson, who prefers to be called Kate, is a fully qualified counsellor and a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. With five years of practice, she supports children, adolescents, adults, couples and families through a wide range of life challenges including bereavement and loss, illness, accident or trauma, depression and anxiety, social isolation, bullying, body image concerns and changes in family dynamics.

Kate practices from a person-centred perspective and combines creative, solution-focused tools to suit each individual. Her work incorporates sand tray therapy, Russian dolls, letter writing, vision boards, mindfulness, psychoeducation, narrative and play therapy among other techniques. This flexible approach is used to help clients manage negative thoughts and behaviours, regulate feelings, reduce anxiety, clarify values, set goals, assert boundaries and resolve problems in a way that fits their personality and life circumstances.

Her clinical experience spans charitable organisations such as Mind and Action for Carers, work with BUPA, and private practice, delivering support both face to face and online. Kate has worked with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and sexual orientations. Before qualifying as a counsellor she ran businesses, worked in corporate settings and served as chairperson of her children’s school Parent Teachers Association, bringing practical life experience to her therapeutic work. Her style is non-judgemental, friendly and professional, focused on listening, supporting and guiding clients as they explore changes they want to make to improve their wellbeing.