Hello and welcome to my page. My name is Catherine and I am here to help and support you move forward if I can.
I am a level 7 multi heritage licensed therapist in the UK, with over 4 years of professional work experience, education, and training. I have experience in helping clients in many different areas including ADHD, GAD, loss and grief, Depression, Anxiety, Isolation, Relationships, and much more.
I am more than happy to work with any ethnic background or culture, because whilst counselling is primarily focused around the client, it is also good experience and beneficial for therapists to familiarise themselves with other’s ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, so we can appreciate and respect those differences.
Through continued personal and professional development I took the leap to open my own successful clinical practice so that I could help more clients. I take each of my clients on an individual basis and afford each of my clients the same level of commitment and respect they deserve.
If you do contact me and you do not get an immediate response, please bear in mind that I shall be in session with another client but I will always get back to you as soon as I become available.
I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment, and together we work to resolve issues.
I encourage my clients to book a live session with me so that we can familiarise ourselves with each other and I can obtain an understanding and clearer perspective of my clients issues. From that initial interaction I shall always get to work setting my clients obtainable goals, so they can challenge themselves. Or I may ask my clients to complete worksheets suitable to their issues, the aim being to raise more of an awareness to the presenting problem, then we can get to work solving the problem and bringing about positive change.
I appreciate counselling and therapy can be a worrying experience but “If you always do what you have always done, then you will always get what you have always got”.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Professional experience
5 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationshipsFamily conflictsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Catherine Kearns. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Catherine has helped me incredibly through many different situations which have popped up and is very understanding.
Written on Apr 30, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine is compassionate and professional. She is a wonderful therapist!
Written on Mar 28, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Catherine has really been a blessing to my life in a time that ive really needed support. She listens and helps me see things in a way that brings me peace whilst providing honesty. Im so greatful for her support and kindness.
Written on Mar 12, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I've only been seeing Catherine for about 2 months, but already I am starting to see a change in myself. I always look forward to my chats with her, she is kind but also honest which I really appreciate.
Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
Catherine is such a fantastic therapist. When I started therapy early last year I was experiencing a lot of anxiety and low mood and over the last year I have made such great progress with my mental health and my confidence has grown significantly. Catherine’s sessions have helped support me through some difficult times and highs and lows over the last year but she is always supportive and flexible with sessions that work around my schedule and hers. Would highly recommend!
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
She's kind paient, easy to talk to and helps me with alot of my issues
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Catherine for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I have been seeing Catherine for a few weeks now and I have to say that her approach to our sessions has been perfect for me. She's always willing to put in the work if you are too, and I've made very quick progress as a result of that.
Written on Oct 27, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Very friendly, knowledgeable and caring.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Highly recommend. I’ve had counselling before in my 20’s and 30’s and met some counsellors that are a waste of time/a sound board, finding a diamond in the rough is what Catherine is. If you have the opportunity to have her as your counsellor, grab it! She is well educated, highly emotionally intelligent, confident, and instills that in me too. I am already gaining so much knowledge and being explained other skills that I can utilise - from only 2 sessions, I am already seeing a difference within my life. Thank you Catherine.
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I've only done two sessions with Catherine and already she has had a dramatic impact in how I conduct myself around others and its made a massive difference in my life already.
Very knowledgeable, empathetic and has a genuine want to help others.
She is 10/10
Written on May 05, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Catherine is clearly extremely capable, qualified and experienced. I also believe her to be right fit for me for manifold reasons, and that is obvious even after the first session. Aside from her professional skill, Catherine is also very friendly, straightforward and easy to talk to.
Written on Apr 06, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
I've only had one session - and after it I thought Catherine was amazing. She gave me hope that I can figure my problems out and I have every confidence in her.
Written on Mar 10, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Catherine is an amazing therapist that is so good at what she does. She listens, gives advice and responds fast. If you need to rely on someone let it be her because she honestly is amazing at giving advice and helping others.
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine has been a brilliant person to talk to. Catherine has been empowering but has also challenged me and introduced me to different ways of thinking. Catherine is a very relatable person who shows no judgement. Catherine does open up about her own viewpoints on situations but I think this makes her a more relatable person.
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and addictions
Catherine has been great with me. Fantastic therapist who you can be open and honest with. Catherine is truthful to the situation and doesn’t just tell you what you want to hear. I’ve only had 3 sessions so far, but I can start to feel difference already. Would highly recommend Catherine.
Written on Nov 27, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
To this day, Catherine remains genuine, caring, and supportive in every area I have struggled with. This includes assisting me with studying for my theory test by addressing my nerves and anxiety, as well as offering better explanations to questions I didn't fully understand.
It has taken some time, but I am now beginning to notice changes in my daily life and I am looking forward to continuing my work with her to help me get to where I need to be!
Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Catherine and I have been working together for the past two weeks and I already feel clearer on the steps I need to take to improve my thought processes and communication style with my family, friends and partner.
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Catherine has supported me so much. She has helped me start on the path to healing anxiety and has given me guidance on how to stand up for myself and my boundaries.
Catherine is kind and a great listener. She always responds to messages with the right advice and always has me and my mental health and safety as a priority and will advise as such.
She is someone I can trust to open up to and not feel shy to share what is going on for me
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I´ve been working with Catherine since the past two weeks. Although it´s been recent, she´s spot on with particular questions and I´m looking forward to my continued work with her on this journey.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Catherine was able to provide practical tools during every session for me to take away and put into practice. She is very solutions focused and helps you to quickly get to the root cause of issues and work through them. Catherine is a friendly and supportive face every week who has helped me in a very short space of time. I would highly recommend Catherine!
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Catherine has been extremely supportive throughout our time working together, during which I’ve been through some difficult situations.
She is so kind, reliable, and really understands me. I can even text her out of hours and she will be there when she can, which tends to be very prompt!
I couldn’t recommend Catherine enough. She truly has been fantastic.
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Catherine has changed my life in such a short space of time. From the very first session she believed I could make the necessary changes to better my life. Words can’t express the gratitude I have. Nothing is off the table for discussion, I always feel completely at ease and safe.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine is the first therapist I've felt understood by and not judged by. She helps me to understand my feelings and is supportive without allowing me to downplay what's happening in my life.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I just wanted to write a message to express my gratitude for the therapist I've been matched with, Catherine Kearns. From our first session, Catherine immediately was able to recognise what I wanted from therapy and put a plan in place to meet my needs. From this, I felt instant relief, as it was overwhelming to tackle on my own but Catherine made it manageable. Catherine can understand her clients' desires and needs perfectly, as a result, I can already feel that I am making progress. In fact, with every session we are making progress because Catherine gives me a structure with which to work towards getting to the place I want to be in. She also offers constant support, and it is a huge relief in itself to know I can send her a message at any time I need and that she will promptly respond. I have been in therapy before and none of my experiences have been as positive as the experience with Catherine. I have never had a therapist who intuitively understands my feelings and needs so effortlessly, to the point that I feel she is able to know my thoughts and wishes without me even having to express them. She is also able to take my disorganised and at times overwhelming thoughts, goals, desires, needs, values and put them in an organised format where I can achieve them. She is an amazing therapist, and it is truly the best experience I have had in therapy. I leave each session feeling lighter and more relieved because she is so good at her job and I have faith that with such a proficient therapist I will continue to make progress. She has been a perfect match for me right away, I really did not expect to find a therapist that is such a good fit. The therapeutic connection and the experience of therapy with Catherine have been better than I could have ever imagined and I am so grateful for Catherine's support and dedication to all of her clients. It is clear that therapy is a vocation for Catherine, rather than just work. She truly cares for her clients and also is able to see what they need and help them heal and get to where they want to be. In the short time I have worked with Catherine I can already see progress and a clear path towards further and lasting improvement. She is a kind, understanding, genuine and dedicated therapist. I am so grateful to have been matched with Catherine, I could not recommend her enough !!
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Catherine is a dedicated therapist who is always approachable in sessions. I always feel my sessions have been really useful and hope to continue working with her in the future.
Written on May 06, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
She's brilliant and always response regardless of the time and day. She is always helpful and listens and knows how to help. No matter how difficult the situation
Written on Feb 07, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Catherine is an amazing therapist. I don’t think I would have made it to university without her. She is so friendly and creates a safe and welcoming space where she helps me to reflect and to better myself with manageable tasks, worksheets and thoughts! I could not recommend her highly enough!!! She is incredible
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I highly recommend Catherine she sensitively listens and asks good questions that help identify what your needs are. She is kind and caring with a smiley demeanour. Excellent
Written on Jan 29, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine offers a fantastic listening ear and insightful guidance. She’s helped me make innumerable positive changes and decisions, and all the while keeps a realistic view of the world in mind
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I was nervous about having therapy but I found the sessions with Catherine so helpful. It was so refreshing to speak to someone who wasn’t a relative or friend and therefore I could be completely honest with absolutely no judgement. Catherine was brilliant, she really listened to my problems and helped me review situations with a completely different perspective. She has helped me review my negative overthinking habits and people pleasing. I can take this forward and continue working on this to feel less anxious and happier in myself. I’m so glad I took the step to have some therapy sessions for myself.
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Catherine is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She knows how to be comforting while also not shying away from the hard truths. Her approach gets results and I could not recommend her more!
Written on Dec 07, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Speaking to Catherine has been a great addition to life and the weekly video calls has provided a much needed structure. Putting into practice what we discussed during the sessions and though worksheets has provided a very noticeable lift during the week. Catherine is always quick to provide support outside of sessions through messaging.
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Absolutely love having Catherine as my therapist, she's the absolute best always doing whatever she can to work on the things I wanted help with. She listen and gives get advise. Would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 17, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Catherine is a fantastic therapist, she listens, supports and comes up with constructive solutions with you to work through whatever you may be going through.
I would strongly recommend Catherine to anyone.
Written on Oct 08, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine is a great therapist. I feel like I've come a long way in a few short months with her. She's a good listener and has given me confidence.
Written on Sep 21, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine has been absolutely amazing in helping me within therapy. She’s always there to respond and has opened my eyes to the ways in which I can process my feelings. By working with her I’ve had the tools to not only process my breakup but also understand myself better. I cant recommend her enough.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Catherine is very professional and gives me the support I need. She has given me the help I need to improve my self care and make positive change.
Written on Aug 11, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Catherine is very caring and supportive of me. She offers a variety of tools to work with and understands the art of listening. We share a lot of laughs but she also lets me cry when I have to which makes me feel very understood. I can recommend her warmly and am very happy I have found her.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine is quick to identify the key areas you want to work on and to support you with self-improvement in these areas with a range of useful work sheets and therapy techniques
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I feel very supported and appreciated with Catherine! Looking forward to continuing my journey with her and shes one of my biggest cheerleaders
Written on Jun 24, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Catherine is amazing and I can open up to her about my worries with confidence.
Written on Jun 09, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Made me feel comfortable on my first session which makes me want to do more, listened to my concerns and will do anything to achieve my goals.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Always there when I need her and extremely professional
Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great to talk to, responds well and gives me worksheets to keep me occupied ahah
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Really friendly and relaxed. Highly recommend if you are fed up of the standard “sit there, say nothing” format of other therapists if you feel like that doesn’t work for you. She really encourages you to engage through worksheets and I am really enjoying working through things with her
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I’ve only had a few sessions with Catherine but she always puts me at ease and makes me feel listened too. She poses great questions and has great worksheets to help challenge and reflect on my thinking, actions and how I can help manage my anxiety with grounding techniques! I really enjoy my sessions and feel she has great experience and advise to give to help me on my journey.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Out of all the therapists that I've had throughout my life, Catherine has probably been the most caring, and helpful person I could talk about my problems to.
Written on May 07, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
my first time going/joining therapy and i was pretty worried about it. i was struggling with a few different things and was super anxious about getting help. when i searched and looked for therapy sessions i came across betterhelp so i decided, okay just try. i got catherine kearns as my therapist and our first video call put me at ease. her energy was so welcoming and open. no judgment nothing, just listening to what i had to say and being super respectful. she gave me tips and told me about some things i had to work on. i was able to text her whenever i needed to and she replied as soon as she could. meant a lot since her replies were prompt. couldn’t have asked for someone better
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
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