Catherine Allen

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BACP Accred. EMDR Therapist

About me

I am a BACP-accredited Counsellor, and EMDR Practitioner.   I am passionate about supporting people to find greater meaning, self-understanding, and ease in their lives. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply a sense of disconnection, I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can be heard and supported.

I work with a wide range of issues, including both complex and everyday trauma, low self-worth, addiction, emotional distress, and life transitions. My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, tailored to your individual needs and grounded in deep respect for your unique experience. I believe therapy should be a space where you can slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to make sense of how you think, feel, and respond to life.

Seeking therapy can feel daunting—especially when internal messages like “I should be able to cope” or “others have it worse” get in the way. But your struggles are valid. You deserve the space to be heard, just as you are. Therapy isn’t about being “broken”; it’s about giving yourself the support you need to feel more grounded, more whole, and more yourself. Whether you’re in crisis or simply feeling stuck, I will meet you with empathy, curiosity, and care—at a pace that feels right for you.

About EMDR: If you're considering EMDR therapy, it’s a powerful, evidence-based method for helping the brain process stuck or distressing memories. It is commonly used for PTSD and trauma but is also helpful with issues such as phobias, low self-confidence, and anxiety. EMDR can be integrated into our work together when you feel ready.

Training, qualifications & experience

Psychology BSc (Hons)

Diploma in Integrative Counselling

EMDR Therapist

CBT

PG in Supervision

BACP Accredited

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£70.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Axa Health
  • Vitality
  • BUPA

Additional information

Location of therapy 

Bromley  - £70.00

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

Online platforms

Bilateral Base
FaceTime
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person

Supervision available.

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Catherine Allen
Catherine Allen