Catherine Evans
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Life can bring challenges at any time, and when you’re struggling, it can feel difficult to know where to turn. You might feel unsure about how to move forward, and that uncertainty can add to feelings of overwhelm.
Counselling offers a space to untangle your thoughts, manage overwhelm, and process the feelings and emotions that may be causing difficulty. Together, we can explore your challenges and work towards a sense of clarity and balance.
I take an integrative approach grounded in person-centred counselling. Each session is tailored to you, whether we pick up where we left off or address new concerns that have arisen during the week. My style is conversational and supportive, allowing time for you to speak freely and reflect in a safe, non-judgmental space.
In addition to our conversations, I draw on a variety of therapeutic tools to support your unique needs. I work with clients facing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, low mood, and bereavement. I also have a special interest in women’s reproductive health, including fertility challenges, pregnancy anxiety, birth trauma, adjusting to parenthood, and navigating the menopause.
I am also the author of Loving Life in the Middle: How to Care for Yourself Whilst Caring for All the Family. This book is for busy women who struggle to find time for themselves while balancing family, work, and increasing responsibilities. It highlights why self-care is essential, offers practical strategies to make it achievable, and provides over 100 self-care suggestions to get you started.
If you’re unsure about what to do next, I offer a free initial phone call of up to 30 minutes. This gives us a chance to chat about your needs and explore how I can support you. You’re welcome to take some time to consider your next steps, and I’m always happy to answer questions to ensure you feel confident in finding the right support for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
- BWRT Practitioner
- OP2G Certified Practitioner
- NLP Practitioner
- WSN Counselling and Coaching
- Certified Hypnotic Birth Practitioner
- Rewind Technique
- OCN Certificate in Counselling Supervision
- IMR and Regression to Cause
- Compassion Focused Therapy Level 2
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS (Acc)) and an Acreddited Member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS (Accred)) and an Approved Supervisor for both the National Counselling and National Hypnotherapy Societies.
I also have over 27 years of experience working within the NHS as both a nurse and midwife including 10 years of working in a maternity setting supporting women both emotionally and clinically within my care.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Pregnancy Anxiety
- Birth Trauma
- New parent anxiety
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer an initial chat via phone for up to 30 minutes to find out a little more about what you would like support with and explain how I can help. You're then welcome to think about it and get in touch if you'd like to continue.
Further information
I work both face to face and online. There is parking available directly outside and a single step into the premises. I am on the No. 21 bus route on Reading Buses and within easy reach of A329M and the M4.
