Cat Hudson
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About me
I am currently accepting new clients for Online video and phone counselling throughout the UK and in person counselling in Wigan integrating Person Centred and Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
Appointments are available during weekdays, weekends and evenings.
I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy and aim to be flexible where possible to accommodate work, family and other commitments.
A free 20 minute telephone or online consultation is available before booking your first session. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions and talk about what you are looking for from counselling.
Please contact me to discuss current availability.
Training, qualifications & experience
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, loss, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life. I offer a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can explore what is happening for you and find a way forward.
I am a qualified counsellor since 2002, with experience of supporting people through life's challenges. During this time, I have worked within GP and NHS-related services, relationship counselling services, LGBTQ+ organisations, private practice, and young people community-based support roles.
My approach is integrative, with a strong person-centred foundation as I believe that each person is unique and that therapy should be tailored to your individual needs. I aim to offer a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.
I am also qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), allowing me to integrate practical CBT tools and techniques where these may be helpful.
I work with adults of all ages and welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I aim to provide a respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe to explore whatever is important to you.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Women's Issues
- Domestic abuse
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss / Bereavement
Using integrated PCT and CBT
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation by telephone or online video. This gives us an opportunity to discuss what brings you to counselling, ask any questions you may have, and talk about what you would like from your counselling sessions.
There is no obligation to continue following the introductory session.
Further information
I offer Online, telephone, and face-to-face counselling within a confidential space. I work with adults, older adults, young people, and couples, supporting clients with a range of issues, including:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Depression and low mood
- Bereavement, loss and grief
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem and confidence issues
- Stress and burnout
- Life transitions and change
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Workplace difficulties
- Health-related concerns
- Trauma and difficult life experiences
I offer both short-term focused work and longer-term counselling depending on your needs.
Fees
Any Concessions limited to 4 sessions.
- Individual online counselling: £45.00 per hour
- Individual in-person counselling: £55.00 per hour
- Couples: £70.00 per hour
Please contact me to discuss current availability.
