Compassionate Private Therapy Wiltshire

Are you feeling upset, angry, overwhelmed, emotional, anxious, or stuck?

Does the idea of starting therapy and opening up about your thoughts or emotions feel daunting? You might be wondering if your feelings make sense or fearing that others won’t truly understand. It’s completely understandable to feel lost when relationships or events in life feel overwhelming.

You don’t have to face this alone. Whatever has happened in your past does not have to define who you are today or limit your future. If you’re longing for change, hoping to feel more confident, or wanting to rediscover a sense of self-worth, counselling can provide the space to explore those feelings at a pace that feels right for you.

Perhaps your situation has left you confused, exhausted, or unsure of where to turn. I am here to provide a safe space for therapy where you are met with genuine empathy and compassion.

Specialist Attachment-Based Therapy for Lasting Change

As a BACP-regulated Integrative Counsellor with over 1,000 client hours and a background in Psychology, I offer a complex trauma-informed therapy space where you are met with warmth and a non-judgmental heart.

Attachment-based psychotherapy encourages curiosity about how early experiences shape your present world and the quality of your relationships within it. Our therapy work goes beyond ‘just talking’; using neurobiological strategies, we collaborate creatively to help your nervous system find safety and somatic recovery.

Whether you are healing from negative childhood wounds and loss, or navigating the complexities of personal/work relationships affected by mental health difficulty, we can move towards meaningful change together through professional therapy.

Resolving Relationship Problems

Having relationship problems? Attachment-based therapy provides a secure space to look at how early childhood attachment and neglect influence how we feel and manage conflict in relationships today. By understanding your own and recognising others’ attachment styles, it is possible to process past trauma and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Navigating Grief & Loss

Grief and loss can take many forms—whether from bereavement, the end of a relationship, or other significant life changes. I offer a compassionate therapy space to process loss, helping you mourn unmet needs and begin gradually rebuilding emotional resilience. I provide a calm environment where you can make sense of your grief and find a path toward healing and renewed strength.

Meet Your Therapist: Catherine Wallage

I am a professional BACP-regulated therapist in Swindon, dedicated to offering a warm and compassionate environment for clients seeking support. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the foundation of healing, which is why I prioritise a space where you feel truly seen and heard.

Face-to-Face Therapy in Wiltshire

I provide a safe, compassionate space for our work together. I understand that talking about personal struggles can feel vulnerable or even intimidating. That’s why I offer a calm, accepting environment where you can share your thoughts without fear of judgment. I won’t tell you what you “should” do—my role is to listen, support, and help you gain clarity in a way that feels safe and empowering.

While I work with clients online across the country, I provide dedicated in-person therapy for those seeking a face-to-face experience. My practice is easily accessible for residents in:

North Swindon: Abbey Meads, Tadpole Garden Village, Hayden Wick and Blunsdon St Andrew.
Swindon: Central, Old Town and Wichelstowe
Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Wanborough, Royal Wootton Bassett, Cirencester and surrounding villages.

Choosing face-to-face therapy allows for a unique connection, while my online UK-wide service offers the flexibility to fit support into your professional life.

Getting Started: Your First Step in Therapy

Feeling comfortable with me and the way I work is essential for meaningful progress. To help with that, I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute call to discuss what you hope to achieve from counselling and therapy.

We’ll also explore how we’ll review progress and plan our sessions together to ensure the approach aligns with your needs. This is your opportunity to ask any questions before deciding how you’d like to begin—whether face-to-face, online, or by telephone.

Click here to Book an introductory session and view Therapy Services & Fees.

Booking a Session

Whether you prefer in-person support or the convenience of remote sessions, I’m here to help. My face-to-face appointments are in North Swindon (SN25), near Tadpole Village Gardens and The Orbital. For clients further away, I offer mobile and online video counselling. Starting your counselling journey means making a regular commitment to yourself. I recommend an initial series of six weekly sessions, with a discounted rate available for block bookings. The overall number of sessions will be tailored to your needs and reviewed collaboratively. [email protected] or leave a message, text or WhatsApp on 07536 989448.

My Experience

I am an experienced and qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). I hold a CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Person-Centred Therapeutic Counselling, complemented by a Level 5 Diploma in Integrating Attachment-Based Psychotherapy into Clinical Practice. A BSc Open Degree studying the exploration and application of Psychology. I undertake yearly Continuous Professional Development Training to enhance my knowledge and inform my practice. I have undertaken further training in Complex Trauma to support clients who experience the ongoing effects of PTSD, trauma, sexual abuse, shame, and negative childhood experiences.

I also work with individuals processing recent diagnoses and health conditions, including those caring for Neurodiverse children or partners on the Autistic Spectrum (ADHD/ASC/Asperger’s).

I also provide counselling for student counsellors, offering guidance and support as they navigate their training. It’s a privilege to be part of their personal and professional growth.

I am currently working on becoming an Accredited member of the BACP.

Registrations

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapy and their Ethical Framework and commitment to clients shape my practice. To read more, click here. BACP I have a working Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate (BACP and ACTO competence framework accredited).
I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for GDPR purposes, and I am insured for both public and professional liability.

Qualifications

The British Psychological Society approved certificate in Private Practice July 2026 (Andrew Reeves)
Level 5 CPCAB Diploma Integrating Attachment-based Psychotherapy into Clinical Practice. 2024
Level 4 CPCAB Person Centred Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. 2021
Level 3 CPCAB in Counselling Theory. 2019
Level 2 CPCAB Counselling Skills. 2018
Level 6 BSc Open Degree studying the exploration and application of Psychology. 2013 (Child Development, Attachment Styles, Social Psychology)

Continuous Professional Development Training

Juliet Grayson’s Attachment Informed Couples Therapy 3 Day Workshop (NCIP-accredited and UKCP) 2025
Janina Fisher’s Certified, Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 2 (CCTPII) Treatment of Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders 2023
An introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model: Step-by-Step Procedures for Healing Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addiction & more (Online Course) 2022
Janina Fisher’s Certified, Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 (CCTP) Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma 2022
Working Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate (BACP and ACTO competence framework accredited) 2021
Volunteer Counsellor roles include working with young people’s mental health in SBC OnTrak and with Adult Clients at Cotswold Counselling.

People seek counselling for many reasons

Struggling to hold it all?

Wishing things could be different, seeing others make things in life look so easy. Wanting to change but not knowing where to start? Counselling is a place to explore and express how you are feeling now, at your own pace and work out what you need to move towards feeling better.

You may want to talk to me because you have noticed a change in your mood that just won’t lift. Daily stresses and irritations are becoming harder to manage. You may have noticed you no longer find joy in things you used to. Life and tasks can become overwhelming. You may find yourself being more closed off around people or snappy with loved ones.

Being unable to move forward with your life makes you feel stuck. It can feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, leaving you exhausted. You may store your emotions up and feel them rising like a volcano ready to burst if just one more thing happens!

Often, people come for grief counselling when they have experienced a significant loss, the death of a partner, parent, friend or beloved pet. A sudden loss of a relationship, job or home.

If you or someone close to you has been recently diagnosed with a life-changing health condition or illness. It can be a shock and can leave you with a sense that life will never be the same again.

It’s ok to feel confused, sad, angry, bitter and fearful of what the future will be like. Counselling can help support you through a crisis and manage the changes together.

Endings, the pain of loss.

Who I am now & Who I want to be?

Our identity is a statement about who we are and how we want to be seen by others. Counselling can be helpful when people are having issues relating to identity, gender or sexuality. I am an open and accepting counsellor who values individuality and respects personal choice.

Low self-esteem is felt by many, but some people are better at disguising it than others. Comparing ourselves and our lives with others can leave us feeling not good enough and thinking negative thoughts.

This can eat at our inner confidence about who we are and make us feel others are judging us. Over time, counselling can help strengthen resilience to criticism and improve your self-confidence.

When the Past Feels Present:

Counselling can often involve talking about difficult or painful feelings. You may have experienced a negative childhood, a relationship enduring neglect, violence or sexual assault or abuse and many years later, suddenly find yourself experiencing symptoms of PTSD or having flashbacks.

Finding a Safe Space to Heal

You may feel too embarrassed or ashamed to talk out loud about it, but the step to reach out for counselling can feel the most difficult, but you can do it. Healing the invisible hurt and scars we can unknowingly carry around with us.