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Catharine "Cathy" Douglas, NCPS

Catharine "Cathy" Douglas is a counsellor who uses a relational, client-led approach.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Catharine

Catharine "Cathy" Douglas is a counsellor who uses a relational, client-led approach. She focuses on listening and helping people understand the feelings that brought them to therapy. Cathy aims to make clients feel heard, seen and respected while they work through difficult issues.

She uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside client-centred and mindfulness approaches. Sessions concentrate on finding inner strengths and practical ways to replace unhelpful patterns. Cathy adapts what she does to each person rather than using one fixed method.

Background and approach

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and grief. She also supports people facing relationship strains, parenting pressures, work-related stress and issues related to LGBT identity. Trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns and compassion fatigue are additional areas she helps with.

Cathy has 12 years of experience and holds the NCPS credential. That background informs a calm, steady way of working that aims to help people gain clearer perspective. She offers both short-term and longer-term counselling depending on what a person needs.

Sessions can involve talking, reflective exercises and mindfulness techniques tailored to the client. Cathy encourages practical steps and coping strategies that fit daily life. The focus is on gradual changes that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS20-01829	November 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Cathy adapts trauma-informed and client-centred work online

Cathy uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life. That approach focuses on understanding how past events affect current feelings and behaviours, and on small steps to regain control.

She also uses a client-centred approach that puts the person’s experience at the heart of each session. This means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client, with the counsellor offering reflective listening and support. Mindfulness techniques are used alongside these approaches to help manage stress, ground attention and build simple coping skills.

Choosing the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Cathy will collaborate with each person to decide what methods suit their goals and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone can be useful when bandwidth is limited, chat suits quick check-ins and text messaging supports brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of care.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Cathy work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. Cathy also supports those dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, career stress and trauma-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is relational and client-led, which means the client guides the pace and focus. She blends Trauma-Focused Therapy, client-centred work and mindfulness depending on the situation.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Cathy has 12 years of counselling experience. That time has involved short and long-term work across a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as her credential. This is the only credential detail provided.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients and can work with people outside the UK.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options let clients choose what fits their routine and comfort.

How are fees handled?

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

What should I do to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.