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Catherine Parker

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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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I offer a professional, confidential service for individuals and couples that supports people with change and self-discovery. With experience in working with anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD and various other issues that can get in the way of living well, I can help you resolve these.

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2 November 2024

We went to Catherine as a couple and she was brilliant at listening and helping us. We also did individual sessions which worked and I have never felt as calm as I did coming out of the sessions. Also looking to myself for answers too and things making sense and dropping into place after our sessions.
Catherine is so easy to talk to and is brilliant at bringing the positives out in you. I would highly recommend.
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30 April 2024

5 stars just isn't enough for how amazing Catherine is.
I saw a few therapists before her and I just couldn't bond with any of them.
I was recommended Catherine and the moment I met her I just knew she was the perfect therapist for me.
She made me feel safe and I felt like I could really open up to her.
She doesn't judge or make you feel silly - she's fab!
I couldn't recommend her enough.
I know if I ever need her in the future her door is always open.
Thank you Catherine, for absolutely everything you've done for me.
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30 April 2024

Cath is fantastic and made me feel at ease and very welcome from the first session we had together. She thoroughly explains everything and has helped me build up self confidence within certain situations and see things from different perspectives. I would recommend her to anyone and I look forward to more sessions in the future. Thank you! More...

1 April 2024

Catherine is really easy to talk to, I was able to discuss troubles, problems and issues I was finding difficult to navigate, Catherine gave me a safe space, time and ways to allow me to get the strength and objectivity to do it. I'm now thank goodness a much happier person with a new lease on life. Thanks Catherine More...

3 January 2024

During a really difficult stage of my life I started attending sessions with Catherine and I found a safe space to talk and Catherine helped me to work through alot of issues I was having. I cannot recommend her services enough. More...

27 November 2023

Catherine has helped me and my husband to communicate again and therefore find and resolve our issues. She has saved our marriage, even I did not though it possible at the time. I have recommended her to many of my friends. More...

18 October 2023

Catherine helped me through a difficult period. Very easy to talk to, compassionate and understanding with my situation. Could not recommend enough thank you Catherine More...

10 March 2023

Catherine is a fantastic therapist. She has a warm and welcoming personality, and it’s easy to feel comfortable and at home with Catherine. Catherine’s approach will very much set you at ease, her insight is fantastic and she has an excellent ability to find easy and relatable ways to understand complex issues. Catherine has many helpful practical day to day tools to help manage things like anxiety and she has a deep understanding of how issues can affect our everyday lives and interactions. I can not recommend Catherine highly enough, she has changed by life and given me the tools I need to handle things I once found very difficult. I was dubious before starting therapy but can honestly say it was the best thing I have done for myself and Catherine was the friendly, honest and compassionate therapist I needed. More...

3 February 2023

I enjoyed working with Catherine out of all of my other therapists because she is so compassionate and caring. She has guided me to work through difficult family situations and many changes in my life with the strategies and advice she provided. She is willing to challenge my ideas when it’s needed without being judgmental. I have no doubt to recommend her to anyone. More...

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1 February 2023

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

Had a great first meeting and looking forward to working with Catherine

3 September 2022

When I came to Catherine, I was in the darkest place of my life. Her calm demeanour, warmth and compassion helped me feel safe enough to unpick the issues I was having and she shared tools that helped me start changing the way I approached difficult thoughts, feelings and events. The emphasis was on getting me to a place where I could stand on my own two feet, safe within the knowledge of my own strength. Now, three years on, I can honestly say I am my best self. She is still there when I need her, as life tends to throw curveballs every so often, but what I learned from our talks helps me to come at problems reflectively, self-compassionately and calmly. I cannot recommend her enough, she's the best! More...

18 August 2022

I found Catherine to be very warm and empathetic to my situation - so much so that I was very emotional when we first met. Catherine was invested in my problems and helped me understand more about myself which allowed me to go away and challenge the negative things which ultimately made me and my situation better. I would highly recommend Catherine - she very quickly feels like more of a friend than a therapist providing a service. I’ll always go back to Catherine in the future. More...

25 July 2022

We both found the visits to Cathrine really helpful. Sometimes a third person able to bring you both back to the real point is what you need.
It certainly helped in our case. We cant recommend Cathrine highly enough.
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24 August 2021

Catherine helped myself and my wife so much. Neither of us had used professional councilling services before. We both had our reservations at times but she has been a major contributor to a massive positive change in our lives. Thank you Catherine!

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20 March 2021

Therapist

I can`t put into words how much Catherine has helped me.
I was in a horrible place when I first spoke to her,
But she has taught me so many new skills I can practice alone and when I'm in difficult situations.
Being a man in todays world can be very scary for men to speak out, But no matter your gender Catherine is the perfect person to help she made me feel so safe and happy to open up to her and i am a person who hated talking about my feelings and emotions but I felt alone and down and thought therapy wouldn't help at the time but I gave it a go and oh my god was i wrong!
Catherine is so professional and friendly i feel like i have known her my whole life! Honestly she will feel like a blessing for anyone who is having troubles in life
She really helped me see the stereotypes of therapy aren't all right.
Its not sitting on a sofa with them saying
'hmmm' and 'yeahhh' repeatedly
she actually helps me pinpoint my problem and we figure a way to overcome it or remove it
I wouldn't be the person I am today without her
thanks for reading hopefully this helps you choose the right person to help you in your journey
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16 March 2021

I reached out to Catherine at a very low point in my life, I was nervous about starting therapy but she reassured me and made me feel at ease. After a few sessions I felt like I had recognised what the underlying problem was and I was able to manage and change my life for the better and Catherine was there for me every step of the way, I can’t thank her enough, I feel like a new person, I feel free. Catherine helped me understand the way I was thinking and behaving which was really useful. I made life changing decisions whilst having therapy with Catherine and I really believe if I hadn’t of chosen to start therapy I wouldn’t be in the happy place I am in today. A lot of people have commented that the life and sparkle has returned to my eyes and that is most definitely with the help of Catherine, I would recommend her all day, everyday. More...

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18 December 2020

Counselling

Working with Catherine has been such a enjoyable experience I was quite nervous about speaking to a stranger about my anger and depression issues but Catherine made me feel so comfortable and welcoming and I loved every bit of time we spent together! Catherine has changed my life around and I thank her so much for that!
Life for me now is so happy again and I will miss our chats together! I can’t speak highly enough about Catherine im so glad I got in touch with her she’s changed my life around and I thank her so much for that!!
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15 December 2020

Catherine was very easy to speak and open up to. I felt immediately comfortable but most importantly for me, heard.
Catherine is skilled at helping you see things from another perspective and using a different approach to tackling conflict.
I would recommend Catherine to anyone who is struggling with their emotions or with any kind of personal conflict.
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13 December 2020

Couples Counselling

I found Catherine in a very difficult moment in my life when I was going through a rough path with my husband.

Catherine helped me discover myself and showed me how important is to love myself first and then anyone else. Before starting the sessions with Catherine I didn't appreciate myself very much, my relationship was the only thing I was living for. We spent hours talking about me and she helped me to find my inner power.

She never told me what to do but always asked me the right questions that helped me reflect and find the right answers.

With Catherine's helpe I managed to look in the mirror and say "I love you so much, I am the most precious person in my life"

I would highly recommend Catherine as a counsellor!
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10 December 2020

Catherine is amazing, she has definitely taught me to look inside myself and make better choices with how I feel about myself, such a lovely person and a great listener

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8 December 2020

Counselling

My husband and I started sessions with Catherine for marriage counselling. From the very first meeting she was very friendly
and extremely easy to talk too. We were both anxious as never had counselling before, also with being online due to CoVid we were unsure how it would go. We didn’t need to worry at all. Thank you so much Catherine. More...

14 November 2020

I found that working with Catherine, was just what I needed after suffering a loss which led to me having panic attacks. She worked me with so well and made me feel so comfortable with being able to talk to her about everything and her process of help, helped me so much. So much so that I haven’t had a panic attack in over 3 months, which is amazing. I couldn’t thank Catherine enough for all the help and support that she gave me and will forever be grateful to her 😊 More...

5 November 2020

I originally got in contact with Cathrine due to suffering with anxiety and not understanding why. Within a matter of weeks Cathrine had unpicked my brain and managed to bring out subconscious issues I had been suffering with for many years. This made me face the issues I had carried with me nearly my whole life. Cathrine helped me build my self confidence and manage my anxiety, if I hadn’t of met Cathrine, I wouldn’t have plucked up the courage to go to university and cut out unnecessary anxieties in my life. I now manage anxiety very well, I feel like a completely different person. Thank you Catherine. More...

30 October 2020

I have been working with Catherine for seven months now. She has got me through an extremely difficult time through advice, guidance, techniques and laughter.

Catherine has made me realise how to be “me” again and has done so with professionalism, kindness, compassion and empathy.

Catherine, I can’t thank you enough for your support through what I can say is one of the worst stages of my life.

Catherine is the epitome of what a counsellor should be, using personalism and treating me as an individual, catering her techniques to suit my needs.

I honestly can not recommend Catherine enough, you really are an amazing person and I have loved working with you and will miss our regular meetings.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, you have been my rock!
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15 October 2020

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I am really glad I found Catherine, she has really helped me through a difficult time.

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6 October 2020

Therapist

Excellent 'bedside manner' - very knowledgeable & also very well qualified. She's made a difference already even though I'm 4 sessions in

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6 October 2020

Counselling

Catherine is very welcoming, and I found it very easy to speak to her. She goes about her counselling in a very conscientious way. Highly recommended!

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20 September 2020

Counselling

Catherine is so welcoming and friendly and made me feel so comfortable when I had my first session. I am still seeing Catherine and I look forward to my sessions with her!

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12 September 2020

Counselling

I had sessions with Catherine for around 10 months and it was an absolute pleasure. When I started I felt consumed with anxiety to the point where it was taking over my life somewhat. But over time with Catherine's help I became much more in control of this. I came away
from the sessions feeling so much more at ease with everything. Thank you Catherine.
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7 September 2020

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4th session in and so glad I reached out!

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21 August 2020

Relationship and Marriage Counselling

My wife and I have learned so much about ourselves and each other through couples therapy with Catherine. It has been an invaluable experience which has helped a great deal. Therapy isn't a magic wand, and it takes both of you to want to the sake thing for it to be successful. No one wants to be at a point where they are considering it, but if you are I cannot speak highly enough of Catherine. The sessions were reassuring, supportive, insightful, constructive and meaningful. We definitely wouldnt be where we are now without them. More...

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11 August 2020

Therapist

Having been struggling for quite some time with various issues, I finally took the step to seek therapy and found Catherine. I was a little sceptical at first but I am so glad that I took that step and I can't recommend Catherine highly enough. I am in a much better place now thanks to our sessions. If I feel like I need more help/support in future then I wont hesitate to contact Catherine again. More...

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28 July 2020

Counselling

I was apprehensive at first about seeking help but after my initial phone conversation with Catherine I felt more at ease about it. After my first session I felt like a weight had been lifted. Catherine made me feel so comfortable and at ease and has honestly helped me become a better person. She listened to my problems and then talked them through with me to better understand how to deal with them. I’m so happy I made the decision to get help and am glad it was with Catherine. More...

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14 July 2020

Catherine is an excellent therapist. Easy to talk to, professional, empathetic, knowledgeable and caring.

She is happy to go that extra mile and has supported me beyond expectation. I would highly recommend Catherine's services and wish her well for the future. More...

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8 July 2020

Catherine is a wonderful therapist. She is very kind, understanding and patient and has been a huge help. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling and in need of help.

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6 July 2020

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I immediately felt very comfortable talking about myself. I openly shared and recieved a great amount of support and understanding, yet a constructively objective point of view. Throughout the time with Catherine I managed to open up more to questions I've had about myself and she helped me figure out ways to feel more confident about solving them. She also provided me with scientific explanations to some behaviour patterns that really helped in understanding how to change the things I do not like about my behavior.
Definatley someone I could trust and go to for advice, and also someone who'd sincerely listen to me.
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5 June 2020

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My wife and I are very grateful for the way in which Catherine has helped us with our problems. She has most certainly given us a lot of excellent therapy ,and we know that that the continuance of these sessions will most certainly help us us achieve exactly what we have set out to do. Thank you so much Catherine, we look forward to our next session More...

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22 May 2020

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Catherine has been brilliant for me. Totally comfortable from the first second. Would 100% recommend her

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21 May 2020

came to Catherine absolutely broken following a marriage break down, also wanting to work in some other person things. She made me so comfortable from the minute I got there. She's got a way of making you see the rational side of things even when its hard to see. She was a massive part of my mental recovery and ill always be grateful for that. Can't recommend her enough. Thank you Catherine More...

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30 April 2020

Counselling

I can’t give Catherine enough praise. The work she has done with me and how she has helped me develop as a person is incredible. I was initially terrified to go to counselling but from the minute I arrived, Catherine made me feel comfortable, relaxed and most importantly heard. I can’t begin to describe how much my life and relationships have improved since my sessions, Catherine is simply fantastic in every way and I doubt there’s a better counsellor anywhere close. Thank you for everything. More...

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23 April 2020

Counselling

Amazing therapist , easy to talk to , very comfortable around her , I talk about things I never have before , will be seeing her again after lockdown

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23 April 2020

As soon as i met Catherine i felt at ease, She helped me get my mental health back on track and actually starting to see the good in situations and not just the bad, I never thought that i would feel happy in my own skin/ life and after a few months i started to feel more confident and my outlook on life massively changed. My life is so much different to how it was the main thing is i actually feel happy with who i am as a person. More...

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2 April 2020

Therapist

Catherine gave me some really great techniques to help me overcome some anxiety I had. My mental health improved greatly from my sessions with her.

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17 February 2020

Counselling

Felt completely at home and safe with Catherine from the first minute there. Highly recommend to anyone

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4 February 2020

Couples Counselling

My husband and I recently had some couples therapy sessions with Catherine. It wasn't that we were at the point of wanting to get a divorce; more that we felt that we wanted a bit of support before things got out of hand. We were arguing a lot and getting really frustrated. There was also a lot of pain following our ectopic pregnancy and whilst we had received support separately, we felt that it would help us to look for some more help together.

Catherine helped us to feel relaxed in the sessions and we didn't feel judged. We've had a lot going on and having the space to just take some time to reflect and speak to each other about how things have affected us has made a massive difference.

Catherine also provided us with some really good strategies that we then talked about a lot after each session too. This approach was quite different from the therapy we'd tried before (talking) and we found it really useful.

I wish I could say that she waved a magic wand over our relationship and that we never ever row! Sadly, I can't - but what I can say is that we have been using some of the strategies and taking more time to respond to each other a bit more sensitively as well as talking about why we might have argued. I feel like we would be better placed to face challenges as they come up in the future and knowing that we can get some help from Catherine again if we do need it is a big reassurance.

So if you are reading this and are considering getting some support, I can honestly say that I would totally recommend getting in touch with Catherine - we're really grateful for her help.
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30 January 2020

Couples Counselling

My partner and I were having some relationship issues we walked into our first session unsure on what to expect, but we were put at ease straight away. We both haven't looked back since. Catherine is really genuine, very knowledgeable and she listens without judgement! Highly recommend Catherine! More...

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26 November 2019

When I first started meeting with Cath, I was suffering quite bad with anxiety, had no clue how to control my anger and at times would get quite down. Whilst working with Cath we managed to come up with tactics on how to ease my anxiety and anger, we found ways that works for me and I still find them easy to use now by myself. When working with Cath she made me feel at ease, she was easy to speak about my issues and I never felt judged. Would highly recommend, feel like she has helped equip me for if I ever do feel myself sliding back in to old ways. More...

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22 November 2019

Counselling

Catherine has helped me enormously with issues of depression and anxiety. I was at a low point in my life when I started having counselling with her. She listened without judgement and helped me get to a place of renewed confidence and self esteem. I would highly recommend her. More...

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6 October 2019

Counselling

Walked into my first session very unsure on what to expect (first time ever using therapy), was put at ease straight away and i havent looked back since, genuinely one of the nicest people i have ever met in my life! ! If you are even contemplating trying therapy, i would reccomend Catherine over anyone else. More...

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26 July 2019

Well worth going - really good advice. We were put to ease as soon as we arrived.

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Q&As

I enjoy supporting people to be the best they can be. It is a pleasure to be a light in times of darkness and difficulty.

I am a very independent individual and wanted the flexibility of running my own therapeutic practice.

People should choose the person they feel they can connect with. The therapeutic journey can be tough, the therapist and the client will embark upon the journey together. People should only chose me if they are serious about getting help or making changes.

Yes I work face to face and via Zoom or WhatsApp. Online sessions are best via Zoom as I can screen share diagrams.

An infection control policy has allowed me to work safely through this pandemic.

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