My Approach
I work with you to explore difficult, confusing, or painful feelings and support you through tough situations which are coming up in your life.
You can use your therapy as a safe space to slow down and explore different aspects of you and your life, such as issues with relationships, feelings of anxiety or depression, why you are feeling unfulfilled, why it feels hard to get your needs met, or why you find it hard to express certain parts of yourself. We look at ways to move forward and help you to live a happier and more fulfilled life.
My approach is not just to sit back and let you talk (although that is sometimes what is needed), but to work in an engaging and collaborative manner. I take a trauma informed, consensual and anti oppressive approach to my work, and am aligned with and affirmative of all genders and sexualities.
It’s also important to my therapy practice to acknowledge that your current and past experience is shaped by wider social and cultural experiences such as issues of identity or oppression.
I like to work creatively where appropriate with art, drawing and objects. These can be helpful tools to further explore difficult feelings, experiences, or relationships.
Couples/relationship therapy
Couples can benefit from seeing a therapist at any stage of their relationship, whether it is to help navigate a change in your relationship, support through a relationship crisis, or just a space to better explore how you communicate with each other. We can work short term or long term to help you develop fulfilling and meaningful relationships. I am inclusive of all relationship structures within my work.
Qualifications and experience
I have been working in private practice for the last 5 years, and have worked with a range of clients experiencing a range of different types of issues. I previously worked for a charity with young people affected by sexual exploitation, as well as with college and university students supporting their mental health and wellbeing, I have volunteered with Survivor’s Network, a local charity for those who have experienced sexual violence, and have extensive experience supporting people with neurodiversity.
Certificate in Relationship counselling (2023) – AYA training services
PGDip Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling (2021) – University of Brighton
MA Gender Studies (2015) – University of Sussex
BSc Psychology (2010) – University of Sussex
Catherine Doble | MBACP, PGDip 