Catherine Pinder, BACP
BACP-registered counsellor for grief and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- LGBTQ+ affirmative support
- Autism-informed practice
About Catherine Pinder
Catherine Pinder is a BACP-registered humanistic and integrative counsellor who creates a compassionate, trauma-informed space for people facing a wide range of emotional challenges. She has completed specialist training in grief, trauma, suicidality, LGBTQ+ issues, counselling children and young people, therapeutic work with autistic clients, and life-limiting illnesses, and integrates that training into a personalised approach for each person she supports.
Her professional background includes work in mentorship, teaching, youth engagement and safeguarding. Catherine has worked as a senior investigator supporting victims of exploitation and trauma, and as a youth engagement worker holding a Level 3 Youth Work Award and a Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification. Those roles contribute practical insight into trauma, resilience, and how to hold emotionally charged conversations in sensitive circumstances. She brings that sensitivity and practical focus to therapeutic work addressing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD and LGBTQ+ concerns, along with related issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.
Catherine aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs using humanistic and integrative methods, concentrating on being heard, understood and supported while building emotional strength and self-awareness. Her approach emphasises collaboration, respect for individual identity, and adapting strategies to the challenges a person brings to therapy.
Her professional background includes work in mentorship, teaching, youth engagement and safeguarding. Catherine has worked as a senior investigator supporting victims of exploitation and trauma, and as a youth engagement worker holding a Level 3 Youth Work Award and a Youth Mental Health First Aid qualification. Those roles contribute practical insight into trauma, resilience, and how to hold emotionally charged conversations in sensitive circumstances. She brings that sensitivity and practical focus to therapeutic work addressing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD and LGBTQ+ concerns, along with related issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.
Catherine aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs using humanistic and integrative methods, concentrating on being heard, understood and supported while building emotional strength and self-awareness. Her approach emphasises collaboration, respect for individual identity, and adapting strategies to the challenges a person brings to therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Catherine Pinder have?
Catherine Pinder has 5 years of experience.
Is Catherine Pinder a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Catherine Pinder provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Catherine Pinder located?
Catherine Pinder is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Catherine Pinder as my therapist?
You can work with Catherine Pinder through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Catherine Pinder work with international clients?
Yes, Catherine Pinder works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Catherine Pinder cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Online Therapy Work For You?
Many people seek online therapy because it offers practical ways to address common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, and many find it an effective form of support. Connecting with a licensed professional remotely can make it easier to begin or continue therapy when in-person visits are difficult to arrange.One of the main benefits is flexibility - therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging, so people can choose the format that fits their routine and comfort level. That flexibility can help therapy become a sustainable part of daily life rather than an occasional obligation.
Licensed professionals and therapists working online can offer a range of therapeutic styles and you can switch therapists if you need a different fit. For those weighing options, online work often makes it simpler to access specialised support, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to receive consistent help from professionals trained to work with a variety of concerns.