Catharina Oberholster

Catharina Oberholster helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or angry to find clearer ways forward. She welcomes straightforward conversations about stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and life changes. Her tone is warm and practical, and she listens without judgement.

With more than 10 years of experience and AASW accreditation, Catharina offers calm, person-centred support. She uses a strengths-based outlook to help people see what resources they already have. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than jargon or labels.

Catharina draws on client-centred conversations to understand what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours in everyday life. Solution-focused techniques help people set short-term goals and track progress.

In sessions she prioritises respect, sensitivity and practical problem-solving. People often work on coping skills for intense emotions, rebuilding confidence and repairing strained relationships. She also supports parents and caregivers dealing with stress and compassion fatigue.

Catharina speaks English and Afrikaans and practices in Australia. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that fits the person’s routine. She aims to make therapy useful and manageable alongside busy life commitments.

How Catharina blends approaches for online work

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre of each session. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears and supports people to find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs empathy and a non-judgemental space to sort difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviours. It helps with anxiety, anger and mood by breaking problems into small, practical steps and trying new responses in daily life.

Solution-Focused Therapy aims for short-term, goal-directed changes. The therapist helps people identify what would look different if the problem were reduced and then supports small, manageable actions to reach that outcome.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Catharina will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs and preferences rather than offering a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work and family routines, allow quick check-ins, or suit quieter environments. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the length of sessions so therapy can fit into everyday life.