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- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem work
About Catherine
Catherine Macharia is a psychologist registered with AHPRA and has five years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also helps people who are coping with grief and major life changes.
Catherine uses a client-centred style that encourages straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on talking through current problems, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying practical ways to manage feelings. She aims to keep things clear and manageable so people can use new skills outside sessions.
She also pays attention to attachment issues and communication problems. That can mean examining relationship patterns or learning how to set boundaries. Catherine lists work with mood disorders and midlife challenges among her focus areas as well.
Additional topics she addresses include forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose and self-love. She has experience supporting people on the autism spectrum, listed as Autism and Asperger Syndrome in her profile. She can converse in English, Kikuyu and Swahili.
Catherine writes that starting therapy takes courage and that the early sessions prioritise practical steps and clarity. If someone wants to proceed they complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the platform controls.
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted, so bookings are managed for people located in Australia.
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How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Many of the techniques Catherine describes are classic evidence-based methods focused on thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Cognitive-style approaches look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach ways to test and change those thoughts; these help with anxiety and low mood. Behavioural strategies involve small, practical experiments and activity planning to rebuild motivation and reduce avoidance, which is useful for depression and low energy.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Catherine will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. That means trying an approach, checking how it’s going, and adjusting the plan together over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy around work and family commitments and making shorter check-ins easier to schedule. The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Emphasise which methods or session lengths suit day-to-day life, for example using shorter sessions for focused check-ins or longer sessions for deeper work, rather than assuming a particular delivery method.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Kikuyu, Swahili
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues and depression, plus coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach that focuses on practical steps, clear conversation and managing feelings between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has five years of professional experience working with the areas listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Kikuyu and Swahili.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; bookings are for people located in Australia.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; specific costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.