How can I help You?
I’m Catherine, a counsellor who believes in meeting people with honesty, compassion, and a reliable presence. I offer a space where you can let go, speak freely, and share whatever has been weighing on you, without pressure, judgement, or expectation.
I’ve worked with clients across a wide age span, from 15 to over 60.
I won't tell you how to feel, I'll sit alongside you with empathy, curiosity and a real‑world understanding of what it means to struggle, adapt, and grow.
Together, we create a therapeutic relationship where you can explore what’s happening in your life without having to hold it all alone.
Client experiences I have worked with
- feeling lost, low, or emotionally weighed down
- navigating change, uncertainty, or life transitions
- repeating old patterns that no longer serve you
- relationship difficulties or communication struggles
- the impact of past experiences
- a quiet sense that something needs attention, even if you’re not sure what
- work‑related stress
- family or relational stress
- feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin
When life gives you lemons..
I know what it’s like when life hands you more than you feel equipped to carry. My own path into counselling began long before my formal training nine years ago. Life threw me more than a few lemons. Over time, I learned that coping isn’t always about “making lemonade”, sometimes it’s about trying every lemon recipe in the book until things finally start to ease. Those experiences shaped me, taught me resilience, and gave me the ability to truly see others who have walked similar paths. I want to share my understanding of what it means to struggle, adapt, and grow, in an effort to support you through the same journey I went through.
Grounded
Outside of sessions, I recharge through creativity; photography, painting, drawing, sewing, writing , and spending time with the people (and four cats) who keep me grounded. All of that feeds into the way I work: gentle, reflective, and human.
What do you do to recharge? Is that something we could build and put in place?
1 hour
Dedicated to you
Space to breathe
and be heard
Explore at
your own pace
Why Choose Golden Hour Therapy?
My therapy work is grounded in a genuine commitment to the people I work with.
I invite you to explore this website and all its features, that show what makes me effective.
Qualified Professional
Catherine McGuinness, MBACP, CertHE, FDSc.
Fully qualified and experienced in Person Centred talking therapy, as well as a variety of integrative skills.
Personalised Approach
Every session is tailored to your individual needs and emotional journey.
Flexible Scheduling
I offer online sessions and phone call sessions.
My schedule is flexible, if you reach out and let me know your availability, I can get back to you with the best options.
Safe Online Environment
Experience therapy in the comfort of your own space, with complete privacy. Using a laptop, PC with webcam, mobile phone or any other compatible device with videocall.
