Hi there and WELCOME! I hope to create a safe space here in a virtual environment to offer support and provide guidance for you to enhance your mental health and address barriers to achieving your goals. I base my practice on Solution Focussed Therapy, allowing you to explore your values and goals and assisting you in navigating the peaks and valleys of your life. I have a strong Christian faith and can incorporate the power of faith and prayer in our sessions if you want this, I also use a variety of techniques such as EMDR, EFT, CBT, DBT and IFS as part of my practice.
I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique learning style. Together we can explore your strengths and how you get your energy, learn, make decisions and organise your life.
I am licensed in the UK and trained in America (I am an American living in the UK) with a Masters in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counselling, with 20 years of professional work experience with individuals and couples. I look forward to working with you
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #395572
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Cathleen has been my hope and guiding light in the toughest and darkest times of my life. She never judged, always listened and guided me with patience. Her laugh is contagious and it's always a treasured time with her. I would sincerely recommend her.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Cathleen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
Cathleen is always very patient to listen to me and she’s very compassionate. I feel she understands me. She’s insightful and resourceful. I’ve tried a few other therapists. The thing that makes her different and stands out is I feel she genuinely wants to help me at her heart. She allows me more time to talk whenever possible and check in with me afterwards and offer resources. She’s the best!
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Cathleen for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Things are going great. Working together gives me a base of support that I can rely on.
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Cathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and coaching
She is wonderful!
Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Cathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
I find that establishing trust with someone who not only listens but helps you work together through trauma is most important. I feel especially lucky to have found Cathleen and am grateful for all she has done. She cares so much for her patients and is always looking for the best way to help them.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Cathleen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. I didn't trust therapists in general and did not expect it would heal me. I would recommend her anyone needing to heal themselves of inner fear, trauma, etc.
I hope I'll heal more than now and the positive thoughts and mind will last longer.
Thank you Cathleen!
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Cathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Cathleen is so uplifting and encouraging ! I always come away from our sessions feeling heard, energized, and motivated. I look forward to therapy sessions because I know I’ll walk away feeling more prepared to face my challenges with a positive outlook.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Cathleen for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
Don’t even know where to start; Catheleen has absolutely changed my life and the way I see myself l, the world and my marriage. She is absolutely Godly gifted with the work she does as she gets to the roots of issues without even making it obvious. I have felt so cared for, loved and supported with her valuable experience, expertise and knowledge. If I had to recommend a therapist it would be this amazing woman of God who truly cares for the mental health and healing of other people. Couldn’t have made the progress I have done in my marriage in such a short time if it wasn’t for her constant support, guidance and expertise. Truly life changing experience! It has been such a gift of God meeting such an incredible human being.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Cathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
What can I say about Lena. Simply amazing. A genuine and warm person who really cares and rallies for your success.
She has given me a new lease on life and is ALWAYS available to offer insights and support and guidance.
She is an amazing therapist and I would recommend her in a heartbeat!
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Cathleen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Cathleen is a very compassionate and strong woman. As a therapist she has an open ear to my thoughts, concerns, and daily struggles. Her responses show that she is rich of experience and hence , sharing with her helped me very much on my healing process. Furthermore, we used some techniques to heal very traumatic experiences from the past, and it works! Thank you Cathleen for being here with us!
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Cathleen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Cathleen is a very understanding, empathetic and skilled therapist. It has been a joy working with her for the past few months. She has reminded me of the skills I have, as well as teaching me many new ones, and has given me the confidence to use these going forward. Thank you for everything
Written on Jan 23, 2023 after therapy with Cathleen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cathleen is a fantastic therapist and I'm immensely grateful for what she has taught me over several months and numerous sessions. I would highly recommend working with her.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Cathleen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Cathleen was so calm. Instantly I knew I could speak with her and confide. Without the fear of being judged. She was very very patient with my yapping away! Supported me with techniques I could use to ease my anxiety and not feel overwhelmed. Highlights recommend Cathleen.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Cathleen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
I can honestly say that Cathleen is in a masterclass at what she does. I have never in my life felt that I have made such progress in my self-improvement in all my life. Cathleen is very easy to talk to, is a great listener, and genuinely cares about getting to the root of people’s problems, and giving them practical tools to deal with them. I couldn’t recommend Cathleen enough to anyone wishing to work with a therapist. Thank you Cathleen
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Cathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is amazing… Down to earth… She sees me for me and is ready to help me grow by whatever means possible… She spent extra hours talking to me even when she didn’t need to. Her Act of Service inspires me and makes me believe that Good People do exist.. Very Professional and Interested in knowing you.. She’s a firm believer of the word and she speaks from the spirit.. I love her existence
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Cathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
It's my first time doing therapy, and I couldn't have been happier with my decision to finally do it. I'm so glad I found BetterHelp and they connected me with the best therapist, Cathleen, who has been extremely supportive and helpful. I can already feel progress and positive impact on my daily life thanks to her words, empathy, and techniques. I could only recommend!
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Cathleen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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