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- Anxiety and stress
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationships
About Catherine
Catherine Vincent is a PACFA counsellor with 12 years of professional experience. She starts by listening and helps people find the strengths they already have. She frames the first step of seeking help as an act of courage and offers steady support through change.
Her work is practical and down to earth. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with anxiety, stress and depression. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches to address relationship issues and recovery after trauma and abuse.
Catherine often helps people facing addictions and the ongoing effects of difficult life events. She pays attention to co-occurring problems, such as chronic health conditions, caregiver stress and issues around identity and intimacy. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and skills that can be used daily.
She brings experience working with concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, aging issues and neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome. Catherine also works with people navigating body image, codependency, commitment worries and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink.
Catherine practices in Australia and works in English. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match with her. Scheduling is arranged once the match is made.
Her work is practical and down to earth. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help with anxiety, stress and depression. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred approaches to address relationship issues and recovery after trauma and abuse.
Catherine often helps people facing addictions and the ongoing effects of difficult life events. She pays attention to co-occurring problems, such as chronic health conditions, caregiver stress and issues around identity and intimacy. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps and skills that can be used daily.
She brings experience working with concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, aging issues and neurodiversity like autism and Asperger syndrome. Catherine also works with people navigating body image, codependency, commitment worries and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink.
Catherine practices in Australia and works in English. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match with her. Scheduling is arranged once the match is made.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Catherine uses several evidence-informed approaches that adapt well to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and focuses on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression and persistent stress. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behaviour into small steps and practical exercises, which can be practised between sessions to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and can help people who want different ways of relating after trauma or relationship hurt.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, and then suggest one or more approaches to try. The process is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online or in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. If a client prefers exercises, breathing practices or homework tasks, these can be shared and reviewed remotely to keep momentum between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and depression, as well as related issues like body image, caregiver stress and commitment worries.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens, helps set small goals and teaches skills people can use outside sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with PACFA and is based in Australia.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.