- Gentle reflective style
- Integrative approach
- BACP registered
About Catherine
Catherine Teale (Richards) is a warm, gentle counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties and living with health challenges. She works with concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, trauma, addiction, self-esteem and ADHD. Catherine aims to create a calm space where people can feel heard and understood.
She describes her style as compassionate and non-judgemental, using a gentle voice and a reflective approach. Sessions focus on offering another perspective, helping people look at past and present issues at their own pace. Catherine emphasises building people up and supporting them through tough moments.
Catherine practises an integrative approach, drawing on several therapy methods to suit each person. She tailors tools and techniques to the individual rather than following a single formula. This means the way she works can change depending on the concerns and what the person finds helpful.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes working with adults and young people on a wide range of mental health problems, trauma and bereavement.
People who contact Catherine can expect a straightforward conversation about their needs and questions before arranging ongoing sessions. She is happy to answer enquiries and discuss whether her approach fits the person's goals.
She describes her style as compassionate and non-judgemental, using a gentle voice and a reflective approach. Sessions focus on offering another perspective, helping people look at past and present issues at their own pace. Catherine emphasises building people up and supporting them through tough moments.
Catherine practises an integrative approach, drawing on several therapy methods to suit each person. She tailors tools and techniques to the individual rather than following a single formula. This means the way she works can change depending on the concerns and what the person finds helpful.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Her background includes working with adults and young people on a wide range of mental health problems, trauma and bereavement.
People who contact Catherine can expect a straightforward conversation about their needs and questions before arranging ongoing sessions. She is happy to answer enquiries and discuss whether her approach fits the person's goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How her approaches shape online work
Catherine uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people in different ways. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then deciding what matters and taking small actions towards those values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns, and it helps people understand and change how they form and maintain close connections.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that suit them. That decision is collaborative, and techniques can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, check the specific session options before booking. Confirming the exact formats available is advised because the biography does not specify them here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapy from different locations and can help maintain continuity when life is busy or changing.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Catherine supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions and grief, among other concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, relationship issues and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, compassionate and non-judgemental, with a gentle voice. She focuses on listening, offering perspective and working at a pace that suits the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of practice supporting people with a range of mental health problems, trauma and bereavement.
What credentials and location information are there?
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Counselling and is BACP registered. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and sessions organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.