Counsellor profile
Catherine Dicken, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and stress support
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 397658
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT-based work
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness skills
About Catherine
Catherine Dicken is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience in the UK. She works with adults who are trying to manage strong feelings such as anger, stress and anxiety, and who are dealing with relationship strains, grief or changes in life circumstances.
She uses plain conversation to help people talk through what is happening for them. Sessions focus on understanding triggers, recognising patterns and finding practical ways to respond differently. Catherine draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment ideas and mindfulness skills to support these conversations.
People often come with worries about confidence, motivation or persistent low mood. Catherine also works with those navigating addiction concerns, parenting pressures, sleep and eating difficulties, or career stress. She helps clients look at how their past relationships and attachment experiences shape present reactions.
In sessions she uses narrative tools to help people tell their story in a new way. This can make difficult feelings less overwhelming and open up different choices. Mindfulness practices are introduced where they fit, to build awareness of bodily and emotional cues.
Practical steps and small experiments are a regular part of the work. Catherine encourages manageable changes between sessions and reviews what works. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first meeting to agree practical goals.
How sessions work
How Catherine uses her approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and move toward actions that matter to them. It is useful for anger that is tied to rigid rules about oneself or others. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people recognise those patterns and try different ways of relating.Client-Centred Therapy puts the client's experience at the heart of the sessions, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what they notice. This is helpful for building clearer self-understanding and for tempering strong emotions like anger by making them easier to talk about.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best with their goals, preferences and daily life. That includes agreeing on small, practical steps to try between sessions and checking what helps.
The original profile does not specify particular online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce the time spent travelling. Registered or accredited therapists can offer these benefits while working with you to manage anger, stress and related concerns.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she help with?
She works with adults experiencing snapping at loved ones, building resentment, frustration at work and difficulty managing other people's anger. Anger is listed alongside related concerns such as stress, relationships and grief.
What style of therapy does she use?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work and mindfulness alongside narrative and client-centred approaches. The style is conversational and practical, focusing on triggers and responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience has included helping people with anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm exact fees during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.