Catherine Large, MBACP
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and have an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from BACP-accredited Iron Mill College. I abide by BACP’s Ethical Framework and have monthly supervision. CPD trainings include Internal Family Systems, Complex Trauma, and Relationships. I have a lifelong interest in Buddhist psychology and philosophy and am a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance.
From 2021 until 2023 I offered low cost counselling at the Margaret Jackson Centre, where many clients were dealing with the effects of complex trauma, including sexual abuse. Since March 2023 I have worked in both private practice and agency settings, working with a wide range of issues, with particular interest in life transitions such as menopause, relationship dynamics, confidence, affect of trauma and helping clients move on from stuck patterns. Some clients stay for years, others may want specific support for a couple of months. A qualified Mindfulness teacher, having undertaken training through University of Exeter, I offer this as a way to ground the sessions and, where appropriate, guide clients to engage in an embodied relationship to their emotional world. Prior to working as a counsellor, I facilitated Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction courses for individuals, general public groups and school teachers.
I have a background in the arts and in the not-for-profit sector helping the development of a wide range of UK and international charities.
Singing, growing veg and meditation keep my feet on the ground and my heart open.
TRAINING
2026 Communication and Difference, Naos Institute
2025 Certificate in Working with Couples and Relationships, The Link Centre
2025 Working with Disordered Eating, Eating Distress North East
2025 Certificate in Taking Therapy Outdoors – Understanding Therapeutic Practice in Outdoor Natural Spaces, Centre for Natural Reflection
2025 The Science of ADHD – Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World, Seed Talks
2024 Working with Shame, Online Events
2024 Introduction to Internal Family Systems Therapy, IFS UK
2023 Certificate in Working with Complex Trauma, Iron Mill College
2023 Trauma and Substance Abuse, Relias
2023 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Iron Mill College
2022 Managing Disclosures of Abuse, Iron Mill College
2022 Introduction to Working with Trauma, Iron Mill College
2021 Working with Loss and Bereavement, Iron Mill College
2020 Certificate in Counselling
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you so much for holding the space when I was in the middle of a rollercoaster of emotions! It really helped me process.” BR
“I would highly recommend Catherine. Very welcoming and helpful. Her sessions have truly helped me to deal with everyday life. I feel like I now have the tools to deal with anxiety-provoking situations and general stress a lot better.” LS
“Thank you for all the ways you have helped me navigate the minefield of this relationship, for different ways of thinking and being and helping me feel better when I was down. I’m very grateful.” ES
