Catherine Teale (Richards), BACP

Catherine Teale (Richards) helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression and midlife concerns. She also supports those dealing with relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Catherine works with adults and young people, and she speaks English. Catherine describes herself as a warm and compassionate counsellor. She uses an integrative approach and draws on a range of tools to suit each person. Sessions are paced to the individual and focus on listening, reflecting and offering fresh perspectives. Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has four years of professional practice supporting people with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, grief and relationship concerns. In sessions she aims to be non-judgemental and kind, and to create a supportive environment where people feel heard. Conversations may look at past and present issues, and Catherine encourages curiosity and reflection rather than pressure or rush. She tailors techniques to each person, combining approaches such as acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural tools and emotionally-focused work. Catherine is open to answering questions and discussing whether her way of working fits what someone wants from therapy.

How Catherine’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while also clarifying personal values. It can suit people facing anxiety, depression or life changes by focusing on actions that match what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help people who struggle with trust, intimacy or attachment-related worries to see patterns and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties because it breaks problems into manageable tasks. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will help explore which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and together they adapt tools and pace so the therapy feels collaborative and relevant. Please check which session formats Catherine currently offers before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer talking without being in the same room, while the therapist and client decide together how best to structure appointments.