About Catriona

Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and chaotic. Sometimes we can believe that we are doomed to a life we must just ‘get through’. We can feel overwhelmed, anxious, and lacking in self-confidence. Or

we can get stuck in repetitive patterns in our relationships or career that continue to make us miserable.

I can help develop your self-awareness, uncover subconscious roadblocks and limiting beliefs, and provide you with strategies and techniques to help you to make the changes you want, and

experience your life in a new light.  I offer a space away from the outside world where respect, acceptance, kindness, clarity, collaboration, and patience are placed in the centre of our therapeutic relationship.

I offer a free 30-minute consultation which gives you an opportunity to meet with me, ask any questions and address any anxieties you might have before deciding whether I am the right

counsellor for you.  Please feel free to get in contact.

Catriona's Background

I am qualified counsellor and a registered member of the National Counselling Society. I offer both short-term counselling or longer-term psychotherapy.

My main modality is Transactional Analysis (TA), although I use an integrative approach with clients, combining TA with my knowledge of psychodynamic, relational and CBT approaches. Transactional

Analysis is used in psychotherapy as a theory to help you understand yourself, and how you interact with others, and your life in general. It is an extremely effective tool for personal growth and

change.

I have worked in HR, Learning and Development and Employee Wellbeing for over fifteen years which means I have the experience and skills to develop solid and compassionate relationships with

people of various ages, genders, and backgrounds, supporting these people with a wide range of issues.

I have worked extensively with people who have experienced anxiety, or suffer from low confidence or self-esteem, as well as supporting people who are struggling in their relationships or career.  I

have a particular interest and expertise in working with parents, carers and people at work who are experiencing stress, overwhelm and burnout, as well as those who are supporting loved ones, including those with addictions.

If you feel unable or unsure how to make the changes you want to make, I can support you to free yourself from the grip of anxiety, help you to build your confidence and self-esteem and enable you

to feel more motivated, connected and fulfilled in yourself, your life, your career, or your relationship with others.

I help clients of all backgrounds with a wide varieties of challenges, including:

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Carer support, those who are supporting people with illness, or disabilities or addiction

• Family / parenting issues

• Loss or bereavement

• Career issues, redundancy, relationships at work, work related stress

• Low self-confidence / Low self-esteem

• Relationship problems

• Stress, overwhelm or burnout