I’m Catherine Morgan, a person-centred counsellor with a trauma-informed, holistic approach. My work is grounded in empathy, mindful presence, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey — shaped by my own experiences of growth and personal transformation.

I hold a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Cumbria. In my current practice, I support adult clients in navigating a range of emotional challenges, including stress, grief, anxiety, feelings of isolation, and the long-term effects of trauma and childhood abuse. I also facilitate support groups for caregivers and the bereaved, offering reflective, supportive spaces where they can share and are seen and heard.

My path into counselling has been shaped by a rich and varied life. I began my career in European finance, working in London and Frankfurt — a direction I followed thanks to my fluency in German, Italian, and French. That experience taught me the value of trust, integrity, and clear communication — qualities I continue to bring into my therapeutic work.

In 1997, with the birth of my daughter, I stepped away from the financial world and spent over a decade raising my family in a bilingual household in Germany. It was during this time that I first encountered counselling — not as a practitioner, but as a client. After the birth of my second child, I experienced postnatal depression. Through counselling and yoga — both new to me — I found a way not just to recover, but to deeply transform how I related to myself and the world. These practices were life-changing. I became a regular practitioner of Isha Yoga and volunteered with the Isha Foundation, helping deliver mindfulness-based events after completing their Inner Engineering programme — a practice I continue to this day.

The idea of becoming a counsellor didn’t emerge until later. During the pandemic, I began working in the care sector to support people facing isolation. I joined a national care agency, completed caregiver training, and undertook an End of Life Care course through a local college. It was during this time, listening to the people I cared for, that I realised I was already counselling in many ways. Clients often confided in me deeply and instinctively. I knew I needed to train and commit to this work fully.

My decision to train in the Person-Centred Approach was inspired by reading Carl Rogers’ A Way of Being (1980), a book that remains a constant companion in my practice. My training, alongside my life experiences, has deepened my ability to listen, connect, and walk alongside others with presence and compassion.

My interest in Vedic philosophy and sciences began during time spent in India while attending yoga programmes at the Isha Yoga Centre in Tamil Nadu. My passion for Vedic astrology emerged in 2017 following a powerful personal experience. At a time when I felt adrift and undecided about what direction I should be headed in, a friend suggested I have a Vedic astrology reading. The insight it offered changed how I related to what I was going through, giving me a fresh perspective. This experience opened the door to a different way of seeing life, which has continued to deepen over time. I now integrate aspects of Vedic understanding into my practice when appropriate or requested, offering clients the same expansive lens that helped me -one that honours both their emotional reality and a broader view of their life journey.

In all the work I do — whether through counselling or Vedic astrology, my aim is to offer a space where you feel heard, respected, and gently supported in discovering your own way forward. If you’re considering counselling, I warmly welcome you to get in touch.