Catherine Hirst, BACP

Catherine Hirst is a counsellor who draws on a person-centred outlook in her work. She values empathy and aims to offer a warm, approachable space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, life changes and relationship strains such as jealousy. Catherine holds membership of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), which she follows for professional practice.

Catherine believes the relationship between counsellor and client is the foundation for change. She listens closely and helps people name difficult feelings. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening now and finding ways to cope better with everyday pressures.

Her own life experiences inform her practice and motivate her to support others through hard times. She helps people build resilience and develop practical ways to handle tension at work, worries about self-esteem, and major life transitions.

Catherine has three years of experience and works with a range of concerns including family-related issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, infidelity, isolation and workplace difficulties. Jealousy and young adult issues are also part of her areas of focus.

She describes her style as integrative, adapting the way she works to fit the person in front of her. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and practical arrangements with the service.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Catherine draws primarily on a person-centred approach that centres on empathic listening and helping people feel understood. This approach focuses on hearing a person's experience, reflecting it back, and supporting them to make their own choices, which can help with issues like low self-esteem and relationship worries.

She also describes an integrative way of working, combining different evidence-based techniques depending on the person's needs. That might mean practical problem-solving for workplace stress, guided conversations about relationship boundaries, or simple strategies to manage anxiety and jealousy.

Finding the best way to work is a collaborative process. Catherine will discuss goals and preferences and try approaches that fit the individual's situation. Over time she and the client review what helps and adapt the work together.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around busy days and keeping regular contact while managing travel and time. If you are interested in starting, please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity when life is busy and to build steady progress in small, manageable steps.