Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse, BACP
Person-centred counsellor for parenting challenges
Book with Catherine- Years in practice
- 6
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Catherine
Catherine "Cathie" Woolhouse uses a person-centred approach at the heart of her work. She focuses on listening carefully and helping people feel heard. Cathie presents as calm and direct and aims to make conversations easy to follow for worried parents.
She trained with a Bachelor of Arts in Person-Centred Counselling and has six years of practical experience. Over that time she has supported people with stress, anxiety and depression. She also helps people who are coping with trauma, low self-esteem and relationship strain.
Background and approach
Cathie has worked alongside people with neurodiverse conditions and supports them to manage feelings of isolation and anxiety. She draws on knowledge from a Certificate in Couple and Family counselling when relationship issues come up. This means she pays attention to how people influence one another and looks at practical ways to change patterns that cause upset.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational. Cathie encourages honest talk about feelings and difficulties without judgement. She helps parents think through parenting challenges, grief, career strain and life changes in clear steps.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, uses English, and works with people across the UK and internationally. Her style is collaborative - she helps set goals and checks in about progress so people know what the next steps are.
What Catherine works with
Everything Catherine lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Catherine helps people with.
- 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 lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online work
Cathie uses client-centred methods which prioritise the person's experience and aims to create a listening, non-judgemental space. This approach helps when exploring stress, low mood, parenting worries and relationship difficulties.She also draws on systemic ideas to look at patterns between people and how those patterns affect day-to-day life. That perspective can be useful for parents wanting to change recurring conflicts or improve communication in the household.
Finding the right way of working is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist will check goals, try different approaches if needed, and agree on what helps most for the client's circumstances and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls let people use body language and tone, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can work well during a short break, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work and everyday life.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What concerns does Cathie help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and low self-esteem, as well as relationship and parenting concerns and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is person-centred and conversational, focusing on listening and helping people make practical changes that fit their life.
How much professional experience does she have?
Cathie has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from outside the UK.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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