Cathy Hill
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About the Therapist
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that journey.
Cathy Hill is an Integrative Counsellor and Couples Relationship Psychotherapist who offers a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk openly about whatever is on your mind.
She works with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, stress, loss, trauma, life transitions and self-esteem issues.
Cathy believes that every person’s story is unique, so therapy is tailored around you rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. Her work can draw on Person-Centred, CBT-informed, psychodynamic-informed and trauma-informed approaches alongside her specialist training in relationship psychotherapy.
Together, you can explore recurring patterns, deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, and develop healthier ways of coping with difficult emotions and experiences.
When working with couples, Cathy provides space for both partners to feel heard and understood while exploring patterns within the relationship, communication difficulties and the changes each person hopes to make.
Her aim is to help you feel heard, understood and empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes, enabling you to move forward with greater confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online
- Client groups: Individual Adults and Couples
- Languages: Please enquire
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Low Mood & Depression, Relationships, Couples, Complex Trauma, Stress, Loss, Life Transitions and Self-Esteem
- Professional status: BACP Accredited Counsellor & Relationship Psychotherapist
- Approach: Integrative, Person-Centred, Relationship Psychotherapy, CBT-Informed, Psychodynamic-Informed and Trauma-Informed
Qualifications
- NAOS Advanced Diploma in Relationship Psychotherapy
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Therapy Approach
- Integrative counselling
- Person-Centred counselling
- Relationship psychotherapy
- Couples therapy
- Trauma-informed practice
- CBT-informed approaches
- Psychodynamic-informed approaches
- Exploration of relationship patterns
- Collaborative and client-led therapy
- Therapy tailored to individual and relationship needs
Client Types
- Adults aged 18+
- Individuals
- Couples
- Carers
- Parent carers
- People experiencing relationship difficulties
- People affected by trauma, stress or emotional difficulties
- People navigating significant life changes
Mental Health Issues and Areas of Support
- Anxiety and persistent worry
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and emotional overwhelm
- Complex trauma
- Trauma-related emotional difficulties
- Relationship difficulties
- Couple and partnership concerns
- Communication difficulties within relationships
- Recurring relationship patterns
- Loss and bereavement
- Life transitions and significant change
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Carer-related emotional pressures
- Family and relationship stress
- Developing healthier coping strategies
- Building greater self-understanding and emotional wellbeing
Professional Registration
- BACP Accredited Counsellor
- Qualified Relationship Psychotherapist
- Regular clinical supervision
- Ongoing professional development
- Experienced in clinical assessment, safeguarding and risk management
Professional Experience
- Counselling experience since 2019
- Current counselling work with adults aged 18+
- Current experience supporting individual and couple carers
- Experience supporting anxiety, depression, complex trauma and relationship difficulties
- Previous counselling work with carers
- Previous therapeutic work with children aged 5–11
- Experience using play therapy techniques with children
- Experience liaising with community and GP services
- Experience supporting trainee counsellors on placement
What to Expect
Cathy offers a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to change.
You do not need to arrive with everything worked out. Therapy can begin by making sense of what is happening now, before gradually exploring the experiences, emotions and relationship patterns that may be influencing how you feel.
Because Cathy works integratively, sessions are shaped around you. Depending on your needs, therapy may draw on Person-Centred counselling, relationship psychotherapy, trauma-informed work and CBT or psychodynamic-informed understanding.
If you attend therapy as a couple, the focus is on creating a space where both partners can feel heard. Together, you can explore communication, recurring patterns, emotional needs and the changes you would like to make within the relationship.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties, stress, loss, low self-esteem or a significant life transition, Cathy’s aim is to help you develop greater clarity, strengthen your relationships and find healthier ways of coping.
Therapy is collaborative, and the goal is to help you move forward with greater confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing.