Catherine Hoversholm
NCPS
Calm, practical support for difficult emotions
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- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- Short goals
About Catherine
She uses a mix of practical and reflective approaches tailored to each person. That may include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, building simple coping strategies, and practising present-moment awareness. Sessions also include time to reflect on past experiences that influence current feelings and choices.
Clients can expect a warm, non-judgemental atmosphere where worries are listened to and paced appropriately. Catherine encourages small, achievable goals between sessions to help people test new ways of coping. She explains ideas plainly and checks in about what is and is not helpful.
Catherine holds NCPS, a credential used in the United Kingdom, and brings 15 years of professional experience to her practice. Her work includes supporting people through parenting strains, relationship difficulties, career stresses and chronic illness challenges. She also helps people affected by abandonment, attachment and communication problems.
Her background blends client-centred conversation with practical tools from cognitive and solution-focused work. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas also inform how she helps people understand patterns and try different responses in daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Approaches you may notice in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps by naming unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behaviour experiments to test new ideas. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems with sleep or motivation.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. This approach aims to create a steady, non-judgemental space where someone can make sense of feelings and choices at their own pace.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and what feels useful, then try methods that suit their situation. Adjustments are made as needed so sessions remain practical and manageable.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow for quick check-ins when a shorter session helps. Some approaches work well over conversation, while others include short exercises between sessions to practise new skills.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Credentials
- NCPS
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- NCPS · No. NCS23-01312
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine help address?
Catherine works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem and depression, as well as life changes and career pressure.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centred listening with practical strategies from cognitive and solution-focused approaches, plus mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
Catherine holds NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Catherine?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.