Catherine Johnston

Catherine Johnston is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people facing anger, stress and anxiety. She brings five years of professional experience and a BACP credential to her work. Catherine meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps they can use day to day.

Her style is straightforward and personable. She treats clients as the experts in their own lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions often include talking through what is happening now, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes between meetings.

Catherine draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to help with patterns of thought and behaviour that maintain low mood, anxiety or anger. She also uses existential ideas to look at meaning, values and life changes when that is helpful. The client-centred stance underpins these methods and keeps the work grounded in what matters to the individual.

She has experience supporting people with trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, eating concerns, ADHD and social anxiety. Catherine also works with issues around pregnancy and childbirth, isolation, and career changes. Her approach adapts to the concern at hand and to each person's pace.

People who start with Catherine can expect calm, practical conversations and tools to try between sessions. She encourages small steps and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is focused on listening and responding to what the person says, so online conversations concentrate on the client's priorities and strengths. This approach helps people feel understood and decide what they want to work on.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviours that keep problems like anxiety, low mood or anger going. Online work can include practical exercises, thought records and homework tasks that fit into everyday life.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values and life choices. Online sessions can give space to reflect on big questions and practical next steps without needing to travel to appointments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped in the past. Decisions about techniques and focus are made collaboratively and revisited as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper reflection. Catherine will help tailor the practical details so therapy fits the client's life and goals.