Catherine Pinder, BACP
Humanistic BACP-registered counsellor
- Trauma-informed care
- Grief and loss
- LGBTQ+ affirming
About Catherine Pinder
Catherine Pinder approaches therapy as more than conversation - she sees it as a process of being truly heard, understood, and supported while people heal, grow, and reclaim a sense of self. Trained as a BACP-registered counsellor, she works from humanistic and integrative perspectives and draws on specialist training in grief, trauma, suicidality, LGBTQ+ issues, counselling children and young people, therapeutic work with autistic clients, and life-limiting illnesses. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, the professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom.
Catherine combines clinical sensitivity with practical experience from roles in mentoring, teaching, youth engagement, and investigative safeguarding. Her work as a senior investigator provided close contact with victims of exploitation and trauma in high-pressure settings, informing a trauma-aware way of working that prioritises safety and respect. As a youth engagement worker she holds a Level 3 Youth Work Award and a Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification, and she has supported young people through identity questions, crises, and personal development.
Her approach is person-centred and tailored to each individual's needs, whether they are navigating grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and attachment concerns, or the complexities of loss and life transitions. Catherine emphasises an atmosphere without pressure or judgment, and she aims to walk alongside people as they explore change, build resilience, and work toward clearer goals.
Catherine combines clinical sensitivity with practical experience from roles in mentoring, teaching, youth engagement, and investigative safeguarding. Her work as a senior investigator provided close contact with victims of exploitation and trauma in high-pressure settings, informing a trauma-aware way of working that prioritises safety and respect. As a youth engagement worker she holds a Level 3 Youth Work Award and a Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification, and she has supported young people through identity questions, crises, and personal development.
Her approach is person-centred and tailored to each individual's needs, whether they are navigating grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and attachment concerns, or the complexities of loss and life transitions. Catherine emphasises an atmosphere without pressure or judgment, and she aims to walk alongside people as they explore change, build resilience, and work toward clearer goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Catherine Pinder have?
She has 5 years of experience.
Is Catherine Pinder a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP registration - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Catherine Pinder provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Catherine Pinder located?
She is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Catherine Pinder as my therapist?
She offers sessions via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Catherine Pinder work with international clients?
Yes. Catherine Pinder works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Catherine Pinder cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative and trauma-informed approaches for online support
Catherine works from humanistic and integrative foundations that translate well to online care. Humanistic therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person to explore their own values and choices - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, identity matters, and building self-worth. Integrative therapy blends methods from different evidence-based techniques so interventions are tailored to the individual's needs - this flexible approach can be useful for clients with ADHD, complex presentations, or overlapping concerns. Catherine also uses trauma-informed practices that recognise how past trauma affects current feelings and relationships and support paced, respectful healing for grief and trauma-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and a registered professional will work collaboratively with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on needs, goals, and preferences. Catherine aims to guide that choice together with the client rather than imposing a single method.
Online therapy offers practical benefits - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging increase flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones. These options help people access consistent support from registered therapists without needing to travel, allowing therapy to continue alongside work, study, or caregiving commitments.