- Client-centred
- Chronic illness focus
- Men's wellbeing
About Catherine
Catherine Fear is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people through stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness and pain, and people exploring issues around relationships and identity. Catherine presents herself as calm and non-judgemental and aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable for anyone who is unsure where to begin.
She works by listening closely and reflecting what matters to each person. Sessions focus on the client’s priorities, helping them to identify what they want to change and how to move forward at their own pace. Practical coping ideas are offered when they suit the person’s goals and everyday life.
Catherine has four years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes work with people facing grief, trauma, addictions and compassion fatigue, alongside concerns such as eating, sleeping and anger.
Her wider areas of focus include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic health problems, communication difficulties and men’s issues. She is comfortable talking about career worries, life purpose and navigating major life changes.
Sessions are conducted in English and she works between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. When contacting her, she uses video and audio messaging once initial contact is made; confirm current session options before booking.
Client-centred work and online access
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflecting what matters and helping people identify their own goals. This approach is helpful for anxiety, low self-worth, relationship worries and navigating big life changes.Catherine also pays attention to living with chronic illness or long-term pain. Conversations cover how health issues affect daily routines, mood and relationships, and aim to support practical ways to cope with those impacts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk through what feels most useful and adjust the way she works to match a person’s needs, goals and preferences in a collaborative way.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not fully specified in the biography. She has indicated availability for video and audio messaging once contact is made, and works Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time when juggling health or mobility challenges.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues as well as grief, trauma, addictions and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practises client-centred therapy, which means sessions follow the client’s priorities and focus on being listened to and understood.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns including chronic pain, compassion fatigue and relationship issues.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.