Therapy
In person or online
I am a clinical psychologist and coach with over 23 years’ experience of working in a wide range of settings with both adults, children and young people.
I offer mental health assessments and therapeutic treatment using evidence based talking therapies.
My main modality is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. However, I am integrative and holistic in my approach.
I am also currently specialising in working with people experiencing burnout. Please visit my coaching page for more information.
I have clinics in Sevenoaks in Kent and I also work online.
Sevenoaks Clinic
At my Sevenoaks clinic I work with children, young people and adults experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties. I draw on a range of therapeutic models to inform my work including person centred, cognitive-behavioural, systemic/narrative approaches and psychodynamic and mindfulness. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-processing (EMDR) therapy which is an effective approach for people who have experienced traumatic experiences or adverse life events.
My consulting room in Sevenoaks is easily accessible by public transport and by car. The nearest mainline Station is Sevenoaks Central.
I adopt a non-judgemental and supportive approach to my clients and believe that given the right conditions we are all able to make changes to our lives for the better. I am interested in the personal stories that my clients bring and how difficulties have arisen through context and circumstances. I use a formulation approach and develop a therapeutic plan based on this and in participation with my clients.
Testimonials
“I have been working with Catherine for some time now to help me heal and move forward after what has been a very difficult period for me. I initially came for EMDR and Catherine offered both a supportive and safe space to be able to work through what was needed. Emotionally healing is not easy and I get impatient, wanting everything to be fine yesterday. Whilst Catherine listened to my needs and took these into consideration throughout our sessions together, she also respectfully challenged me which I really needed. I am so much happier and emotionally healthy and because of the breadth of Catherine’s training there are so many tools and methods that she can flexibly apply to suit your needs. If there was one word to describe how I currently feel based on all the sessions we have had, it is balanced which is truly a wonderful way of being. Thank you Catherine..”
“Catherine profoundly changed our lives by helping our son understand and manage his anxiety. He is now clam relaxed and cheerful and the anxiety that used to consumed him has all but disappeared. Catherine worked with my son over a 10 week period I a calm, friendly and professional manner and each week we saw an improvement in his mental state. My son now seems like a different boy and we are delighted and amazed by the results. I urge anyone who has a child who suffers with anxiety to seek help from Catherine as there is a solution.”
“Thank you so all the help and insight you gave me during the five months I came to see you.
The most helpful part of the journey was learning to discover my inner guide and knowledge that I had the wisdom inside me all along. I shall attempt to use this in the future.”
“We came to see Catherine as a referral from another great therapist in order to deal with traumatic past experiences which were blocking my daughter’s progress with CBT.
EMDR and Catherine specifically have quickly and effectively dissolved those memories/ experiences into benign memories. My daughter is now able to lead a happier, richer life without fight and flight anxiety she was living with before.
The process was gentle and not at all frightening for me or my daughter and I would not hesitate to recommend EMDR to other parents.”