Catherine Townsend

About me and my therapy practice

I understand that sometimes life can be difficult and it can be hard to know where to turn for support. My aim is to provide you with a safe, welcoming and private space where you can explore your feelings and emotions without fear of judgement.

Practice description

I have been a counsellor for over 10 years. My initial training as a counsellor included Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Transpersonal approaches amongst others, and I have continued to learn new theories and ways of working in my continued studies. This is reflected in my approach to working with clients, where I can draw on different ideas depending on the nature of the client’s needs and what they are choosing to focus on.

I am currently working online only. When face-to-face sessions resume, I practice from a clinic room in Melksham and a comfortable, private therapy room in my home in Westbury. 

My first session

I offer a free online or telephone session in the first instance so you can discuss your needs and ask any questions. We can then book your first session. 

What I can help with

Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum / Aspergers syndrome, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Loss, Men's issues, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred, Psychodynamic

Clients I work with

Adults, EAP, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited