Catherine Fear

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Chronic illness support
• Stress and anxiety

About Catherine

Catherine Fear helps people work on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and confidence using a client-centred approach. She also has a special interest in chronic illness and long-term pain. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience in practice.

Catherine works in straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on the person's own priorities. She listens without judgement and follows what each person brings to the session, helping them to make sense of difficult feelings and to try out different ways of coping. Sessions give space to talk about relationships, work pressures, grief, identity and life changes.

Her work with chronic illness and pain pays attention to the emotional impact of long-term conditions. Catherine supports people in managing stress that comes with ongoing health problems, and in finding ways to balance activity, rest and emotion. She also addresses practical topics such as sleep, appetite and day-to-day routines when these are affected.

Catherine can help with issues linked to addiction, body image, communication problems and parenting strains. She offers support for people dealing with trauma, bereavement, intimacy concerns, career decisions and feelings of isolation. The focus is on what the person wants to change and small steps toward those goals.

Sessions take place within set working hours on weekdays and Catherine responds to messages between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Before booking, people should check the current session options and scheduling steps on the site.

How Client-Centred work fits with online counselling

C entreing on the client's experience, Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and reflecting back what a person says. It helps when someone needs space to make sense of their feelings and to set their own goals for change.

That same non-directive stance can suit people who prefer to lead the conversation. The counsellor follows what matters to the person and supports them to try out new coping strategies or ways of relating over time. This approach can help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and the emotional effects of chronic illness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and the counsellor will discuss which ways of working feel most helpful. This is a collaborative process based on the person's needs, goals and preferences rather than an automatic choice.

The biography states she offers video and audio messaging once contact has been made, so please check the exact session formats available when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a weekday routine, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Confirm current options before scheduling to make sure sessions fit into your day.

Topics Catherine lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Body image
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Fertility issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Mood disorders
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexuality
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Traumatic brain injury
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy

Questions about Catherine

Does she help with anxiety?

Yes. She works with people on anxiety and stress using a client-centred approach.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on the person's perspective and priorities in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years' experience working as a counsellor and is a member of the BACP.

Where is she based and registered?

She works in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English only.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start with her?

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