Catriona Armstrong

I offer online therapy sessions from Spain, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 17:00 (CET). Daytime sessions allow us to work when your mind and nervous system are more settled, rather than squeezing your emotional needs into the edges of the day.

Online therapy offers flexibility and privacy, allowing you to connect from wherever feels most comfortable, at home, while travelling, or living abroad. Many clients find that being in a familiar space helps them feel grounded and open during sessions.

Sessions take place via a secure video platform, with a confirmation and link sent in advance. I offer flexibility when possible, life happens, while maintaining a consistent, reliable rhythm for your work.

If you鈥檙e unsure whether daytime sessions fit your schedule, feel free to reach out. We can explore what鈥檚 possible together to ensure therapy feels supportive and unhurried..

English Speaking Online Therapist (UK-Trained) | Self-Doubt, People-Pleasing & Boundaries | Based in Spain

Hello, I鈥檓 Catriona, a UK-trained, 麻豆原创-registered therapist offering online therapy for adults in Spain, the UK, and across Europe.

I specialise in supporting people who feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, people-pleasing, codependence, toxic or unbalanced relationship dynamics, poor boundaries, negative self-talk, emotional responsibility, overthinking, self-abandonment, and the pressure to cope alone.

Many of my clients come to therapy not because something is 鈥渨rong鈥� with them, but because they鈥檙e tired of repeating the same patterns, feeling 鈥渘ot enough,鈥� overthinking every decision, or losing themselves in relationships.

Often, they appear capable and caring on the outside, while inside they experience:

• Persistent self-criticism or self-doubt
• Anxiety or a constant sense of pressure
• Difficulty setting boundaries without guilt
• Feeling responsible for others鈥� emotions
• People-pleasing and codependent dynamics
• Perfectionism or fear of letting people down
• Confusion about needs, limits, or identity
• Feeling stuck in toxic relationship cycles

These patterns rarely appear out of nowhere. They often develop in the environments we grow up in, places where we learned how to cope, manage emotions, or keep the peace, but not always how to thrive or express our needs. You may have survived by being strong, invisible, accommodating, or overly responsible. Over time, these roles can become exhausting.

Therapy offers a space to begin shifting out of survival mode and into a more grounded, confident, and connected relationship with yourself.

As a UK-trained online therapist based in Spain, I work with adults across the UK, Spain, and Europe who struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, chronic guilt, boundaries, codependent patterns, emotional overwhelm, and toxic or unbalanced relationship cycles.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that real change happens through safety, understanding, and genuine connection, not fixing, judging, or forcing. I don鈥檛 see you as a problem to solve, but as someone whose responses once made sense in the environment you lived in.

Our work is about moving toward a life that feels calmer, clearer, and more connected, a life that makes space for who you truly are, instead of who you learned to be to stay safe.

My work is integrative and person-centred, drawing from a range of approaches to support each client鈥檚 unique pace and needs.

Therapy with me isn鈥檛 about performing or having it all together. It鈥檚 a collaborative process where we explore your inner world with honesty and curiosity. I offer both a steady presence and a gentle challenge, helping you step outside long-standing beliefs and assumptions to understand what supports you, and what keeps you stuck.

Sessions can feel gentle at times and more challenging at others. Both are part of the therapeutic process. We move at a pace that respects your capacity, ensuring you feel safe, grounded, and supported as deeper layers unfold.

Over time, this work helps you see yourself and your patterns from a new perspective, creating space to relate to yourself differently, break unhelpful cycles, and build relationships (with yourself and others) that feel healthier, more balanced, and more authentic.

Before beginning therapy, we鈥檒l have a complimentary 20鈥�30 minute discovery call. This isn鈥檛 a therapy session, but a gentle space to explore what brings you here, what you鈥檙e hoping for, and how I work. It鈥檚 an opportunity for you to get a sense of me and ask any questions, and for us both to consider whether the fit feels right. A good therapeutic relationship is essential, you deserve to work with someone you feel safe with, understood by, and comfortable being yourself around.

During the call, I鈥檒l invite you to share a little about what鈥檚 been going on for you. There鈥檚 no pressure to tell your whole story or go into anything before you're ready. We鈥檒l talk about what you鈥檇 like support with, what feels important for you right now, and what you hope might change or feel different over time.

I鈥檒l also explain my approach, what sessions can look like, and how we would work together, including pace, boundaries, and what support might feel like in practice. You鈥檙e welcome to ask anything you need, whether practical or emotional.

This call is simply a starting point, a space to check in with yourself and notice whether you feel seen, at ease, and supported. If it feels like a good match, we can arrange our first full session. And if not, that鈥檚 completely okay. The aim is for you to feel empowered and informed in choosing the right therapist for you. Your wellbeing, comfort, and autonomy always come first.

I offer online therapy sessions Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 17:00 (CET). Daytime sessions allow us to work when your mind and nervous system are more settled, rather than squeezing your emotional needs into the edges of the day.

Online therapy offers flexibility and privacy, allowing you to connect from wherever feels most comfortable, at home, while travelling, or living abroad. Many clients find that being in a familiar space helps them feel grounded and open during sessions.

Sessions take place via a secure video platform, with a confirmation and link sent in advance. I offer flexibility when possible, life happens, while maintaining a consistent, reliable rhythm for your work.

If you鈥檙e unsure whether daytime sessions fit your schedule, feel free to reach out. We can explore what鈥檚 possible together so therapy feels supportive and unhurried.

Online Therapist | Self-Doubt, People-Pleasing, Anxiety & Boundaries | Serving Altrincham & Cheshire

Hello, I鈥檓 Catriona, a UK-trained, 麻豆原创-registered therapist offering online therapy for adults in Altrincham, Cheshire, and across the UK.

I specialise in supporting people who feel stuck in self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, codependence, toxic or unstable relationship patterns, poor boundaries, emotional responsibility, negative self-talk, and the pressure to cope alone.

Many clients come to therapy not because something is 鈥渨rong鈥� with them, but because they鈥檙e exhausted from repeating the same painful dynamics, feeling overwhelmed in relationships, doubting themselves constantly, or carrying everyone else鈥檚 emotions at the expense of their own wellbeing.

Often, clients appear capable and caring on the outside, while inside they experience:

• Persistent self-doubt or self-criticism
• Anxiety, overwhelm, or constant internal pressure
• Difficulty setting boundaries without guilt
• Feeling responsible for others鈥� emotions
• Being drawn to or stuck in toxic or unbalanced relationships
• Fear of rejection or fear of upsetting others
• Confusion about needs, limits, or identity
• Overthinking and decision paralysis

These patterns rarely appear out of nowhere. They often begin in environments where emotional safety was inconsistent, where you learned to stay small, stay strong, avoid conflict, or keep the peace. Over time, these survival strategies can follow you into adult relationships, leading to unhealthy dynamics, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional over-responsibility, and losing yourself in relationships.

Therapy offers a space to understand these patterns with compassion, and begin building a more grounded, confident, and self-trusting relationship with yourself.

As an online therapist serving Altrincham, Cheshire, and the wider UK, I support adults who struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, people-pleasing, codependent dynamics, toxic relationship patterns, emotional overwhelm, poor boundaries, negative self-talk and chronic guilt.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in the belief that real change happens through safety, understanding, and genuine connection, not fixing, judging, or forcing. I don鈥檛 see you as a problem to solve, but as someone whose responses once made sense in the context you grew up in.

Together, we work toward a life that feels calmer, clearer, and more connected, a life where you no longer have to abandon yourself to maintain relationships or keep the peace.

My work is integrative and person-centred, drawing from a range of approaches to support your unique pace and needs.

Therapy with me isn鈥檛 about performing or having everything together. It鈥檚 a collaborative process where we explore your inner world with honesty and curiosity. I offer both a steady presence and a gentle challenge, helping you step outside old beliefs, assumptions, and survival strategies to see what鈥檚 supporting you, and what鈥檚 keeping you stuck.

Some sessions may feel gentle; others may feel emotionally challenging. Both are part of the work. We move at a pace that respects your nervous system and your capacity, ensuring you feel grounded and supported as deeper layers unfold.

Through this process of compassionate exploration, many people begin to relate to themselves differently, with more clarity, confidence, compassion, and self-trust. Over time, they find their relationships become healthier, their decision-making clearer, and their sense of self stronger and more stable.

Before beginning therapy, we鈥檒l have a complimentary 20鈥�30 minute discovery call. This isn鈥檛 a therapy session, but a gentle space to explore what brings you here, what you鈥檙e hoping for, and how I work. It鈥檚 an opportunity for you to get a sense of me and ask any questions, and for us both to consider whether the fit feels right. A good therapeutic relationship is essential, you deserve to work with someone you feel safe with, understood by, and comfortable being yourself around.

During the call, I鈥檒l invite you to share a little about what鈥檚 been going on for you. There鈥檚 no pressure to tell your whole story or go into anything before you're ready. We鈥檒l talk about what you鈥檇 like support with, what feels important for you right now, and what you hope might change or feel different over time.

I鈥檒l also explain my approach, what sessions can look like, and how we would work together, including pace, boundaries, and what support might feel like in practice. You鈥檙e welcome to ask anything you need, whether practical or emotional.

This call is simply a starting point, a space to check in with yourself and notice whether you feel seen, at ease, and supported. If it feels like a good match, we can arrange our first full session. And if not, that鈥檚 completely okay. The aim is for you to feel empowered and informed in choosing the right therapist for you. Your wellbeing, comfort, and autonomy always come first.

I offer online therapy sessions Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 17:00 (CET) from my practice base in Spain. Daytime appointments allow us to work at a time when your mind and nervous system are naturally more settled, rather than squeezing emotional support into the margins of a busy day.

Online therapy gives you flexibility and privacy, whether you're at home in Tenterden, travelling, or elsewhere in the UK. Many people find that meeting from a familiar environment helps them feel safer, calmer, and more open during sessions.

Sessions take place via a secure video platform, and you鈥檒l receive a confirmation and link before each appointment. I offer flexibility where possible 鈥� life is unpredictable 鈥� while still offering a steady, reliable therapeutic rhythm.

If you鈥檙e unsure whether daytime sessions work for you, feel free to reach out. We can explore options together so therapy feels supportive, realistic, and unhurried.

Online Therapist | Anxiety, Self-Doubt, People-Pleasing & Relationship Patterns | Serving Tenterden & Kent

Hello, I鈥檓 Catriona, a UK-trained, 麻豆原创-registered therapist offering online therapy to adults in Tenterden, Kent, and across the UK.

I specialise in working with people who feel caught in anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, codependence, toxic or confusing relationship patterns, emotional responsibility, chronic guilt, poor boundaries, and the sense of carrying everything alone.

Many clients come to therapy because they鈥檙e drained by familiar cycles:

• attracting emotionally unavailable partners
• losing themselves in relationships 
• overthinking every decision
•  putting everyone else first
•  feeling anxious, responsible, or overwhelmed
• struggling with guilt whenever they try to prioritise themselves

You may seem capable and composed on the outside, while internally experiencing:

• relentless self-doubt or inner criticism
• chronic anxiety or emotional overwhelm
• guilt or fear when setting boundaries
• patterns of choosing or staying in unhealthy relationships
• a tendency to 鈥渇ix,鈥� appease, or keep the peace
• confusion around your own needs or identity
• decision paralysis and overanalysis

These experiences often trace back to earlier environments where emotional safety was inconsistent, or where you learned that staying small, agreeable, or hyper-responsible helped you stay connected. These strategies once helped you survive, but in adulthood, they can lead to relationship dysfunction, anxiety, and deep self-doubt.

Therapy creates space to understand these patterns compassionately and begin shifting into steadier, healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

As an online therapist for clients in Tenterden, Kent and the wider UK, I support adults experiencing anxiety, people-pleasing, self-doubt, toxic or one-sided relationship dynamics, codependency, emotional overwhelm, boundary difficulties, negative self-talk and long-standing survival patterns.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, integrative, and grounded in emotional safety. I don鈥檛 view you as a set of symptoms, I鈥檓 interested in the context that shaped your responses and what those patterns have protected you from in the past.

Together, we work toward creating a life that feels calmer, more stable, and more aligned with who you really are, not who you learned you had to be to stay safe or keep relationships intact.

Therapy with me is collaborative and paced around your capacity. Some sessions may feel gentle and reflective; others may touch deeper, more challenging places. Both experiences are valid and part of the process. My role is to offer steadiness, curiosity, and gentle challenge, helping you understand the beliefs and fears driving your patterns and supporting you to step into new possibilities.

Over time, many clients notice that anxiety eases, their boundaries strengthen, and they stop abandoning themselves to keep others happy. Relationships shift, decision-making becomes clearer, and they feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected to their own voice.

Before beginning therapy, we鈥檒l have a complimentary 20鈥�30 minute discovery call. This isn鈥檛 a therapy session, but a gentle space to explore what brings you here, what you鈥檙e hoping for, and how I work. It鈥檚 an opportunity for you to get a sense of me and ask any questions, and for us both to consider whether the fit feels right. A good therapeutic relationship is essential, you deserve to work with someone you feel safe with, understood by, and comfortable being yourself around.

During the call, I鈥檒l invite you to share a little about what鈥檚 been going on for you. There鈥檚 no pressure to tell your whole story or go into anything before you're ready. We鈥檒l talk about what you鈥檇 like support with, what feels important for you right now, and what you hope might change or feel different over time.

I鈥檒l also explain my approach, what sessions can look like, and how we would work together, including pace, boundaries, and what support might feel like in practice. You鈥檙e welcome to ask anything you need, whether practical or emotional.

This call is simply a starting point, a space to check in with yourself and notice whether you feel seen, at ease, and supported. If it feels like a good match, we can arrange our first full session. And if not, that鈥檚 completely okay. The aim is for you to feel empowered and informed in choosing the right therapist for you. Your wellbeing, comfort, and autonomy always come first.