- Values-based work
- Skills for emotion
- Practical steps
About Catherine
Catherine Vincent is a PACFA counsellor with 12 years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression. She starts by listening and helping people name what matters to them. Catherine believes people bring strengths to therapy and uses those strengths to guide practical change.
Her work is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people notice patterns and try small changes between sessions. Conversations often include learning simple skills to manage distress and building clearer choices that match a person's values.
Catherine draws on a mix of talking therapies and skills-based approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to work with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy tools for emotion regulation when needed. Attachment-informed ideas shape how she thinks about relationship patterns.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas listed, such as body image, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness, and commitment or codependency worries. She also supports people with neurodiversity-related challenges and complex relationship dynamics, including kink and alternative sexual cultures.
Catherine aims for sessions that feel practical and human. She invites people to take small steps and keeps the work focused on what will help in everyday life. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Her work is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people notice patterns and try small changes between sessions. Conversations often include learning simple skills to manage distress and building clearer choices that match a person's values.
Catherine draws on a mix of talking therapies and skills-based approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to work with unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy tools for emotion regulation when needed. Attachment-informed ideas shape how she thinks about relationship patterns.
People come to her for a wide range of concerns beyond the main areas listed, such as body image, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness, and commitment or codependency worries. She also supports people with neurodiversity-related challenges and complex relationship dynamics, including kink and alternative sexual cultures.
Catherine aims for sessions that feel practical and human. She invites people to take small steps and keeps the work focused on what will help in everyday life. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
PACFA · Australia
Languages
English
How Catherine’s approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what they value and take small steps towards those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression and when people feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and then practicing different responses to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers practical skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. The plan is flexible and reviewed as progress is made, so clients help shape what feels most useful.
If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut out travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. They also let people use visual tools and worksheets during a session. Confirm the available formats and scheduling details when you start so sessions fit into your everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Catherine commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and depression, plus related concerns such as body image, caregiver strain and chronic illness.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Catherine listens, helps identify patterns, and introduces skills you can try between appointments.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional experience and draws on several therapeutic methods to tailor work to each person's needs.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
Catherine holds PACFA and sees people in Australia.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.