- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Catherine
Catherine Dicken is a counsellor who focuses on practical support for people dealing with parenting stresses and related life challenges. She aims to make sessions straightforward and calm so parents can talk about what is worrying them and find manageable steps forward. Catherine uses everyday language and listens for what matters most to each person she meets.
She draws on several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of the person in front of her.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without being driven by them. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, especially around close family connections. Client-centred work keeps sessions paced by the client, with the counsellor offering reflection and gentle guidance.
Many people come to her with anxiety, stress, trouble sleeping, low mood, grief or parenting strain. Catherine also supports those coping with relationship problems, addiction concerns or major life changes. She pays attention to issues such as blame, guilt, control and loneliness so these can be addressed clearly in session.
With four years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, she brings steady experience to common family and life struggles. Sessions are offered in English and she is based in the United Kingdom, working with international clients when that suits. Her style is warm and non-judgemental.
She focuses on small, doable changes and helps people build on what already works in their lives.
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
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Catherine lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts rather than fighting them, then choose actions that match their values; this can be useful for anxiety, stress and parenting overwhelm. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and reacting, which can help when family patterns or intimacy issues cause distress. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre, with the counsellor offering empathic listening and reflection to help clarify goals and choices.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will help clients explore which methods feel most relevant to their situation. Together they decide what to try, review how it’s going, and adjust the plan as needs and goals evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make counselling fit modern life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who find writing helps them gather their thoughts. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy going alongside parenting and work commitments.
Questions people ask about Catherine
What concerns does Catherine commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and non-judgemental, using listening and reflection. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns that cause distress.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has four years of professional counselling experience working with a range of life and family concerns.
What credentials and location are relevant?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary 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 selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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