Catherine Vis-Christie

Approaches that suit online counselling

Catherine uses client-centred therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. This approach helps when someone needs a non-judgemental space to sort through feelings and practical problems. It tends to suit people who want a supportive, paced way to work through everyday stresses and relationship or family tensions.

She also draws on existential therapy, which looks at questions of meaning, choice and responsibility. That approach can help when life changes feel overwhelming, or when someone wants to explore purpose, values and long-term direction. Together these ways of working balance practical problem solving with deeper reflection about what matters.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels most useful. She collaborates on a plan and adjusts it as progress is made so the approach fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video is useful for a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone calls require less bandwidth, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing contact without scheduled video time. These options give flexibility for different routines and practical needs while keeping the focus on the therapeutic relationship.