- Person-centred care
- Trauma-informed
- Works with grief
About Catherine
Catherine Pinder is a compassionate counsellor who aims to help people feel heard and supported while they work through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD concerns and issues related to sexual orientation. She writes plainly and offers a non-judgemental space to talk about painful events or confusing feelings. Her approach is person-centred and shaped around each client’s needs.
Pinder holds a BACP credential, which she uses alongside humanistic and integrative practice to adapt sessions to what helps each person most. She has undertaken specialist grief and trauma training and has experience working with LGBTQ+ concerns, people living with life-limiting illness, and autistic clients.
Before moving into counselling full time she spent many years mentoring and teaching adults and children. That background includes work as a senior investigator dealing with safeguarding and supporting victims of exploitation, and youth engagement roles. Those roles informed her practical, grounded approach to emotional difficulties.
In sessions she aims to combine sensitivity with practical tools you can use between meetings. She focuses on building coping strategies, improving emotional awareness, and strengthening confidence when life feels unstable. Her work pays attention to past trauma while helping people manage present challenges.
People who choose Catherine can expect calm, clear conversation and an emphasis on small steps. If you want help making sense of a difficult experience, or managing anxiety, she supports a steady, paced process that respects where you are now.
How her approaches translate to online work
Catherine describes a humanistic, integrative style that centres on listening and adapting to what helps each person. Humanistic work focuses on understanding you as a whole person and supporting your ability to make choices and build resilience; it can be useful for grief, identity issues and low mood. Integrative practice means mixing techniques from different approaches to suit your needs, for example combining listening-based work with practical coping strategies to manage anxiety and day-to-day stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Catherine will work with you to identify what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as your goals and needs change. The aim is to reach a plan that feels manageable and relevant to your life rather than applying one fixed method.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include easier fitting of therapy into busy schedules and fewer barriers to attending when travel is difficult. Online work can make it simpler to have regular, short check-ins or longer sessions without the need to commute. The original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to make sure they suit your routine and preferences.
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Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties can she help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD and LGBT-related concerns, and also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain and identity issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her practice is humanistic and integrative, focusing on listening, emotional understanding and practical steps tailored to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of counselling experience alongside many more years mentoring and youth work that inform her approach.
What credentials and region are relevant?
She is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are available to international clients and are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.