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Catherine Garbutt

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Catherine Garbutt

United Kingdom

Supportive counsellor for men's wellbeing

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Practical coping
  • Relationship focus

About Catherine

Catherine Garbutt, NCPS, helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and depression. She also supports those coping with relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD and life changes. She makes space for people to talk about career strain, self-esteem, parenting pressures and health-related concerns.

She works in a collaborative way. Catherine treats each person as the expert in their own experience and builds on strengths already present. Sessions focus on practical steps so clients learn new ways to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Progress is paced to suit each person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Her approach draws on well-known therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Catherine also uses attachment-based and client-centred ideas to make sense of relationships and personal patterns. These methods are used to help people try out different responses and build skills that last beyond therapy.

She has four years of professional experience and combines that with personal insight to shape how she works. Catherine aims for conversations that are straightforward and focused on what matters now. She says change takes effort from both people in the room and sees therapy as a practical, joint process.

Catherine is based in the United Kingdom and works with people who want a clearer handle on their emotions, coping strategies and life choices. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to make the first move when they feel ready and she will arrange sessions together.

How different approaches can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice stressful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression and practical problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions, which can help with intimacy and communication issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and reducing travel time. Online work can make scheduling easier around work or family commitments and can allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the exact session options before booking so arrangements suit your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues can Catherine help with?

She can help with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and problems linked to relationships, intimacy and addiction. Other areas include ADHD, self-esteem, parenting pressures and coping with health concerns.

How would you describe her style in therapy?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She works with people to identify strengths and practises practical skills for managing thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

What experience does she bring?

Catherine has four years of professional experience and draws on that alongside personal insight to shape sessions and support practical change.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Current session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available formats before booking.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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