Catherine Alcock, NCPS

Catherine Alcock offers short-term and ongoing counselling for people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or stuck after loss or relationship changes. She is a Person-Centred Counsellor with four years of clinical experience and works with individuals to make sense of painful feelings and find practical ways forward.

Catherine uses a warm, non-judgemental style. Sessions aim to be calm and steady. She listens carefully and reflects back what is said so clients can better understand their thoughts and feelings. This often helps people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.

Her approach is focused on the person sitting in front of her. Catherine supports people through grief, depression, anxiety and stress, and helps with self-esteem and relationship issues. She also pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, and midlife questions.

Work in sessions can involve talking through past experiences, naming emotional patterns, and finding manageable steps for everyday life. Catherine encourages clients to set the pace and choose what feels most important to talk about. She aims to help people build greater self-understanding and small, sustainable changes.

Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. Catherine holds the NCPS credential and has practical experience supporting people who want to process loss, improve relationships, and manage mood or stress challenges.

How Person-Centred Therapy translates to online support

Catherine practices Person-Centred Therapy, which centres on listening and creating a respectful, empathetic space. The focus is on helping people feel heard so they can better understand and make sense of difficult emotions and life events. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns.

Sessions aim to stay client-led, with the counsellor reflecting back what is shared and following the person’s pace. That collaborative stance helps clients clarify their goals and decide what they want to focus on over time. The therapist will work with each person to find the most helpful way forward rather than imposing a fixed plan.

If you are thinking about online work, please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online or telephone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when life feels difficult. Catherine will discuss practical arrangements and help identify the approach that best matches your needs, goals and preferences.