Catherine Vincent, PACFA

Catherine Vincent is a PACFA counsellor with 12 years of clinical experience. She starts by listening and helping people name what matters most to them. Her style is straightforward and respectful, and she focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Catherine also helps people facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and caregiver strain. Sexual dysfunction is included among her focus areas and is approached alongside other relational and emotional concerns.

Catherine draws on a mix of approaches so each plan fits the person in front of her. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people notice their values and make small changes. She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going.

Her way of working is collaborative and down-to-earth. Clients can expect to set clear, achievable goals and to practise skills between sessions. Catherine emphasises strengths and gradual progress rather than rushing to quick fixes.

People who choose Catherine often want a practical, compassionate counsellor who will help them untangle difficult feelings and try new ways of coping. She works in English and practises in Australia, bringing over a decade of experience to each conversation.

Approaches and online counselling options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what they value and take small steps towards those aims despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It suits people who want to build a meaningful life while learning to accept hard emotions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising concrete strategies to change them; it can help with anxiety, depression and many practical problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connection and trust, and it can be useful for people wanting to repair or better understand relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses to improve fit and usefulness.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking. Catherine's use of ACT, CBT and attachment-focused work can adapt well to remote sessions, for example to teach skills, review homework, and reflect on relationship patterns. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, support shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discuss practical matters like timing and session length when scheduling to ensure sessions suit your routine.