Catherine Booth

Sometimes it’s difficult to put our fingers on how we are feeling, we just know we are not feeling connected to the world or the to people in our world. Our lives are becoming increasingly busy, with demands coming from many sources, home, children, work, relationships. They all take a little bit of us each day, and without us recognising we don’t put anything back in our little bag of us until that bag is empty and we feel drained, depressed, sad, anxious, or just don’t feel like us. I was that person who neglected my own journey for the sake of others, always putting others first and always making excuses for never having time to eat properly or exercise.

I learned that not investing in my own self-care and welfare allowed my mental health to suffer, which in turn allowed my physical health to suffer, and I became unwell. I took the brave step of reaching out to a therapist. I look back to those first tentative steps of my therapy journey and I can feel the fear I felt, the not feeling good enough, of admitting that I needed help was the most challenging admission of my life. But it changed my life so much for the better.

So, after almost thirty years of working in the public sector, I left it behind and embarked upon a period of retraining where I obtained a First-Class Honours Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Professional Practice). I have a passion for empowering others, for supporting you in your journey of discovery, and walking alongside you while you explore your feelings and emotions. As a person-centred therapist, I offer an environment built upon trust, respect and safety. Your space where you are free to discuss without judgment the issues you are working through.

I have a passion for mindfulness and exercise and how small changes in our daily routine can have such a positive impact upon our wellbeing. Our physical and mental health are so closely aligned that when one is out of sync with the other our wellbeing suffers. My work is predominantly online, either by teams or by telephone. I am also able to offer walk and talk therapy in the Warrington/St Helens area, and face to face appointments, which are currently in St Helens Town Centre. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and my practice is underpinned by the BACP ethical framework and good practice guide. This ensures that my practice remains committed to high standards and to ensuring that I am working safely and ethically. I also have monthly supervision with a clinical supervisor. I am fully insured and registered with the ICO.

I do offer some concessionary appointments.

Payment is required 24 hours prior to the session taking place. 

I offer 1 free session when ten sessions are booked and paid for. 

I am very aware that shift workers can struggle with weekly appointments each week and I am able to offer flexibility where possible for shift workers.

I also offer appointments throughout the daytime - Monday to Friday. I also offer evening sessions on a Tuesday and Thursday (online).

I offer a free initial assessment telephone call where we can discuss your needs.