Cathie Farthing

Life can be tough at times!  I offer a safe place in which to explore the challenges you face, where you can talk freely, in order to decide the best way forward for you. FREE trial session.

'Cathie is a fantastic counsellor. She is incredibly empathetic and helps you get to the root of the problem. She provides you with a safe space where you can talk through your problems without judgement and then gives you the necessary steps to overcome them. I cannot recommend her highly enough.' N.S.

I have decades of experience in counselling and pastoral care, working in schools, bereavement charities, voluntary work and private practice.

I offer a FREE TRIAL session to see whether I am the best counsellor for you.

More Testimonials:

'I've spoken to many counsellors over the years and Cathie is something special. She made me feel at ease the second I sat down and created a space where I felt comfortable and judgement free. I couldn't recommend her more highly.' K.S.

'Cathie helped me to understand myself and taught me to be kinder to myself. Talking to Cathie helped me deal with anxiety and she brought me through a very difficult period of my life. Cathie is very professional, kind and empathetic.' C.M.

'My time with Cathie was incredible, her understanding and knowledge was pivotal in helping me to gain deeper insight into myself and what I needed going forward. ' S.H.

‘….the right choice for me and has helped me more than I can ever say. I have learnt so much about my thought patterns and trails as a result. I know I now have the ability to see so much more clearly why I am as I am and why I act as I do.... I feel so much better now to move forwards. I know difficulties will occur but I don’t now dive into a catastrophic pit but have the insight to resolve any issues much more successfully.’ R.L.

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist, qualified to Masters level and accredited by the BACP.  I draw on different techniques to support you, tailoring my approach to meet your specific needs. I am Person Centred, which means that I believe that you hold the solutions to your problems; my role is to act as an empathic, non judgemental listener who works with honesty and compassion. I act as a mirror to help you see your own solutions. I also use Psychodynamic training to help us better understand how your childhood experiences have led to your current relational patterns. Through CBT techniques I can give you strategies to  cope with daily challenges. I use Psychoeducation as I believe that it's critical to empower you with psychological insights that can help you in the future. 

We would meet in a confidential, private, comfortable counselling room in my home in Nailsworth (situated behind the Town Hall), with its own entrance There is a toilet next to the counselling room; both separate from the rest of the house.  Parking at the Town Hall car park is free (GL6 0JF). 

Each session is one full hour. We agree to meet at the same time every week, at a mutually convenient time. After our trial session, I ask clients to commit to eight sessions, as this is usually the time needed for change to take place. However, this is dictated by you. We review regularly to check the value of the sessions and whether you wish to continue.

FREE TRIAL session to see whether I am the best counsellor for you.