- Strengths-based
- Practical strategies
- Experienced clinician
About Catherine
Catherine Vincent is a PACFA counsellor with 12 years of experience working in Australia. She starts by listening and helping people name what is hard. Catherine believes clients already have strengths to build on, and she offers steady support while they try new ways of coping.
She works in clear, everyday language and aims to make sessions feel like a practical conversation. Catherine helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related issues.
Catherine draws on approaches that suit the person in front of her rather than one fixed method. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and take small steps. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours.
Attachment-based work looks at patterns that formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections. She also integrates client-centred listening and some dialectical behaviour ideas for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Sessions are delivered in English and are aimed at adults seeking change. The first conversations focus on what the person wants to get from counselling and practical steps they can try between sessions. Catherine asks about day-to-day life and helps set manageable goals for progress.
She works in clear, everyday language and aims to make sessions feel like a practical conversation. Catherine helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related issues.
Catherine draws on approaches that suit the person in front of her rather than one fixed method. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and take small steps. Cognitive behavioural tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviours.
Attachment-based work looks at patterns that formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections. She also integrates client-centred listening and some dialectical behaviour ideas for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.
Sessions are delivered in English and are aimed at adults seeking change. The first conversations focus on what the person wants to get from counselling and practical steps they can try between sessions. Catherine asks about day-to-day life and helps set manageable goals for progress.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behaviour to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. That approach can be useful when worry, avoidance or strong emotions get in the way of living the way someone wants.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine treats the choice as collaborative and will discuss which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences. She will adapt tools from different approaches to match the client’s needs over time.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking as the profile does not list them. Many people find online work helps fit counselling into busy routines, allows quicker check-ins, and reduces travel time. It can also make scheduling around work or family commitments easier and support regular consistency with appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Catherine help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. There are also supports for attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Catherine uses plain language and practical conversation. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and trying small, manageable changes between appointments.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in counselling roles in Australia.
What credentials and location are listed for the counsellor?
Catherine is listed with PACFA and works in Australia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not taking international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.