Catherine Baines

• Relationship issues
• Grief and loss
• Self esteem

About Catherine

Catherine Baines helps people with relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem and depression, and coping with life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and has 3 years of professional experience. Catherine is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

She works in a direct and conversational way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what practical steps might help. She encourages people to talk through thoughts and feelings they find hard to face. The aim is to increase clarity and make day-to-day coping easier.

Catherine listens for patterns in relationships, mood and behaviour. She and the client look at small changes that can reduce distress and improve functioning. Discussions often cover how past experiences affect current reactions. Practical strategies are introduced alongside reflective conversation.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, addictions, intimacy issues and parenting strain. She can also support people dealing with chronic illness, end-of-life matters and caregiving pressures. Work on body image, attachment and family of origin issues is also available.

Sessions are offered in English and follow professional standards set by the BACP. Catherine has three years' experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. Before booking, clients should confirm current session arrangements and formats with her.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are at the heart of her work. One common approach focuses on practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns in thinking and behaviour; it helps with mood, anxiety and everyday coping by identifying specific actions to try. Another approach looks at relationships and attachment patterns, helping people see how past connections influence current responses and how to try different ways of relating.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options, test what fits, and adapt the plan based on the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative process helps keep sessions relevant and focused on measurable steps.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find it easier to attend from work during a lunch break or to use audio-only when bandwidth or camera time is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can offer flexible arrangements to help therapy fit into everyday routines.

Topics Catherine lists

• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Midlife crisis
• Postpartum depression
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Questions about Catherine

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She helps people manage anxiety and symptoms of depression using practical approaches and discussion.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps alongside reflective conversation.

How much experience does she have?

Catherine has three years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.