Counsellor profile
Catherine Baines, BACP
BACP counsellor - relationships and grief
Continue with CatherineAbout
- Relationship difficulties
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem work
About Catherine
Catherine Baines is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression and problems with motivation. Catherine describes helping people who are looking for steadier confidence and better ways to cope with life changes.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She encourages clear talk about feelings and thoughts and focuses on small, manageable steps. Sessions emphasise understanding what is happening day to day and looking for ways to reduce overwhelming stress or anxiety.
Catherine also gives attention to struggles around intimacy, addiction, sleep and eating, and the strain that parenting or caregiver roles can bring. She is familiar with concerns linked to attachment, adoption and foster care, and family of origin issues. These topics often come up alongside grief, anger or complicated relationship breaks.
People can expect calm, direct discussion about specific problems. Catherine helps clients clarify what they want to change and tries practical ways of getting there. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions rather than relying on jargon or long lectures.
If someone is unsure how to start, she asks straightforward questions to map the situation and priorities. The work is done one step at a time, with attention to what fits into everyday life and what feels manageable for the person involved.
How sessions work
How Catherine works with evidence-based methods online
Catherine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems such as low mood, anxiety and relationship strain. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and gently testing them in everyday life, which can help reduce worry and lift motivation. Another common method looks at how emotions and behaviours link together, and uses short behavioural experiments to increase confidence and improve sleep and eating routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will discuss different methods with the client and decide together which fits their goals and preferences. She takes a collaborative stance and adjusts the focus as needs change over time.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also suit quieter conversations when scheduling around work or caregiving. Ask about session length and frequency when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, plus related concerns such as intimacy difficulties and parenting strain.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and practical, focusing on clear talk about feelings and small, manageable steps to reduce distress.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She is not currently accepting international clients and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.