Catherine Johnson

At the moment, I am available from 9 -5 on Tuesdays  but other times and days are  negotiable. 

鈥淵ou don鈥檛 have to see the whole staircase. Just take the first step鈥� (Martin Luther King) 

There are times in our lives when we struggle or feel lost or alone and need someone to listen, with compassion and without judgement. 

When we feel like this, the first step is always  the hardest. You may ask yourself how do you know whether this is going to help? 

I understand this and can offer a safe and respectful space in which you can feel heard and I will always work at your pace. 

I am a person centred counsellor, which means that I believe that each of us, however wounded, has within us the capacity to heal and to change what might need to change.

Much of my work has been with young people, but I also have experience of working with older adults. 

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My work does integrates other approaches, but I am deeply person-centred which means that I offer compassionate and non judgemental listening. I believe that we all carry within ourselves the strengths and qualities we need to heal ourselves. 

Sometimes all we need is someone to hear us and to help us to trust that process. 

I offer an initial 15 minute telephone  conversation which is free. This is to help you gain a sense of whether you feel we could work together.. There would be no pressure or expectation. 

At the moment I am available from 9-5 on Tuesdays but am willing to work after 5 pm by arrangement and on other days 

鈥淎 good listener needs a good listener鈥� (Raj Kumar) 

The work of counselling is very rewarding and also often very challenging. As counsellors, we need to step back and take a longer view of the work we are doing.  We need to have support to do this if we are not to limit what we can  offer to our clients and also to ensure our own safety within the counselling relationship. 

I provide a boundaried, respectful space in which you can reflect, learn and develop confidence. 

Sessions are based on ethical practice and are collaborative and non-judgmental - focused on the needs of the client and on your needs as the therapist. 

I will tailor supervision to your needs, whether you are a trainee or an experienced  counsellor. 

As I have said,, the supervision process must be collaborative and involve mutual understanding and respect. 

I offer a free 15 minute telephone conversation to enable you to gain a sense of whether you feel we can work together. 

I offer concessionary rates to trainee counsellors.