Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse, BACP
6 years in practice
Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse offers a person-centred and existential approach to counselling.
License and registration
- BACP
- 387797 · expires June 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Catherine
Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse offers a person-centred and existential approach to counselling. She combines a focus on meaning and choice with warm, attentive listening to help people who are finding life hard. Cathie presents as calm and straightforward and aims to make early sessions feel manageable for people under stress.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and has six years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That background has included supporting people with anxiety, depression and trauma.
Background and approach
She also helps those managing low self-esteem and motivation issues. Cathie has experience with neurodiversity and the isolation and anxiety it can bring. She uses an open style that encourages clients to describe how they experience the world.
This helps when thinking about practical ways to cope and make small changes. She also draws on systemic ideas when looking at relationships and family patterns, and this informs work with couples and parenting concerns. Sessions are focused on understanding what matters to the individual and on clear, realistic next steps.
For someone feeling overwhelmed by grief, life change or work stress, Cathie offers steady, thoughtful support. She helps people talk through difficult feelings and find a clearer way forward at a pace that suits them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Catherine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Catherine names
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Online support
How Cathie’s approaches translate to online therapy
Existential Therapy encourages people to talk about meaning, choice and the things that matter most to them. It can help when life changes feel big or when someone is wondering how to live in a way that fits their values.Client-Centred Therapy is built on listening and respect. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflecting what is said so the person can better understand their own feelings and make decisions.
Systemic ideas look at patterns in relationships and family life. These ideas help when communication, roles or repeated conflicts are causing distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathie will discuss options with each person and decide together what fits best with their goals and preferences. This collaborative way helps set clear aims and realistic steps for change.
Online sessions offer flexibility. Video calls provide face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is low, live chat is useful for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging can suit people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and daily life while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be brought to counselling here?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and family matters, grief, parenting and work-related stress.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach combines Client-Centred and Existential ideas with Systemic thinking. Sessions tend to be conversational, focusing on what matters to the client and practical ways to cope.
What is Cathie’s background and experience?
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and six years of professional experience working with a range of concerns in the UK.
Does she hold any professional credentials and where is she based?
She is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with this counsellor if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across different locations where logistics allow.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
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