Catrine Darriet-Jones

About me

I am a qualified, experienced psychotherapist working in Winchester.  I run a private practice from a comfortable office in town where you can be heard and supported in complete confidence.

Life can get complicated and challenging. Do you recognise some of the following thoughts and feelings?

  Why do I get into the same difficulties again and again with my relationships?

  I have lost my sense of self-confidence, purpose and motivation.              

  I feel strong emotions that I cannot control.

  There are some painful things in my past or my present that I would like to talk about, but I am afraid or I feel ashamed, I don't want to be judged or labelled.

  Everything is scary.

  I have lost someone dear.

  I feel overwhelmed with my family responsibilities.

  I feel nothing.

  I feel stuck in a rut.

  I have panic attacks.

  I feel angry most of the time.

  I have issues with my self-image.

  I want to change something that is not working for me, but I don't know how.

  I have a big decision to make and I don't know where to start.

  I want to know myself better so that I can function better and enjoy life more.

  I don't want to open up to friends or family members because I don't want to burden them with my 'stuff'.

Professional therapy can make a real difference in understanding what is happening to you and why. It can help you implement lasting changes in how you experience the world and how you relate to yourself and others. You can learn to change your usual negative or destructive reactions, and adopt a more positive and resilient attitude to life.

My experience includes working with adults and young adults living with attachment issues, depression, anxiety, panic, loss and stress, lack of motivation or direction in life, lack of self-awareness, painful memories, shame and guilt; people living with terminal illnesses and the impact on their families; parents with family issues; workplace and relationship issues; divorce and separation; survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

I work as a therapist in a variety of settings such as Universities, NHS cancer units and medical practices, charities and local council-aided establishments, as well as running my own private practice.

I work mainly with Transactional Analysis, which is a theory of personality and a communication tool that implements simple, positive and rapid changes.  I use other modalities and schools of thoughts, depending on your needs.