Catherine Vincent, PACFA

Catherine Vincent is a PACFA counsellor with 12 years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. She starts by listening closely and treating each person as the expert in their own life. Catherine aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and supported.

Her approach is practical and down to earth. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Attachment-based work and client-centred principles guide conversations about relationships and past hurts.

Catherine often helps people dealing with chronic health conditions and the everyday strain they bring. She also works with concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, grief tied to adoption or abandonment, and issues connected to neurodiversity including autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Sessions focus on small, usable steps. People can expect clear techniques for managing strong feelings, alongside space to talk about what matters most. DBT skills are used when emotion regulation and coping strategies are needed.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. Catherine helps clients set realistic goals and reviews progress together. She encourages people to build routines that suit their life and to try changes at a pace that feels safe.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours to reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a more valued life. It can be useful for chronic health issues, ongoing pain and worry.

Catherine will work with the person to determine which approach fits best. Finding the right mix of techniques is a joint process based on the client's goals and what feels workable in day-to-day life.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists will help arrange sessions that suit timing, pace and the practical needs of the client.