- Stress management
- Self-esteem work
- Guilt and shame
About Catherine
Catherine Macharia is a psychologist registered with AHPRA and has five years of clinical experience in Australia. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes and questions about purpose.
Catherine aims for straightforward conversations about what is happening day to day. She helps people talk through coping strategies, manage difficult emotions, and figure out practical next steps. Sessions focus on what the person is dealing with now and what feels most urgent.
Her background includes supporting clients through bereavement and loss, and helping with confidence and motivation. She also works with attachment concerns, communication problems and issues around forgiveness. Guilt and shame are listed among the topics she addresses, particularly when these feelings are connected to relationships or life transitions.
Catherine speaks English, Kikuyu and Swahili, which can help when cultural context matters. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and keeps the conversation direct and accessible. The emphasis is on clear strategies people can use between meetings.
For someone nervous about starting therapy, Catherine aims to make the first sessions simple and practical. She asks about immediate stresses and any recent losses, then co-designs small, manageable steps to try. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of her work. These approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. That kind of technique helps with anxiety, low mood and everyday worries by giving concrete skills to try between sessions. She also uses problem-focused strategies that break larger issues into smaller steps. These methods help when someone is facing grief, life transitions or motivation problems by creating short, manageable actions to build momentum. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Catherine will discuss different methods and choose what fits the client's goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and reviewed as the work progresses to make sure the chosen approach is actually helpful. Confirm the precise session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online consultation can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what practical arrangements will work best for your routine and technical setup.Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Kikuyu, Swahili
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, communication problems and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to talk through the feelings and their impact. The approach focuses on practical strategies and understanding the situations that trigger those emotions.
What is her professional background?
Catherine has five years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings. Her work has included support for grief, mood concerns and confidence issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with AHPRA and practises in Australia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Kikuyu and Swahili.
Can people outside Australia work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions organised and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the exact session options and fees before booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.