Catherine Vij counselling
Support for mothers, fathers, non-birthing partners and parents-to-be
Are you pregnant or a parent feeling anxious?
Are you struggling to adjust to your new role?
Coping with relationships, family or work is a challenge?
Do you feel you are never good enough and constantly striving for perfection?
Do you feel overwhelmed?
Do you want to improve your emotional wellbeing and increase your confidence?
I can offer empathy, understanding and support.
How are you today?
Choose the mood that feels closest right now to see a short supportive note.
Anxiety
Try a few slow breaths, with a longer, gentle exhale.
Overwhelmed
Choose just one small thing for now and leave the rest.
Hopeful
Notice one tiny thing that helps and gently support it.
Sad / heavy inside
Speak to yourself as you would to a dear friend who is hurting.
Сan’t switch off
You’re allowed a small pause, even for just a few breaths.
Сan’t feel much
Feeling switched off can be a protective response.
Welcome
My name is Catherine Vij and I specialise in women's mental health, perinatal mood, anxiety, grief and loss. I bring compassion and understanding to the therapy sessions and draw from my training as a counsellor as well as my experiences working in the NHS and the charitable sector.
I am also a mother of three grown-up children.
My Training
I am a qualified BACP registered counsellor .
I have 25 years' experience working in the NHS as a Health Visitor specialising in family health, perinatal wellbeing and early years development .
My counselling experience includes working with MIND bereavement service and the charity Mums Aid. Supporting clients with loss, perinatal mental health concerns and family and relationship difficulties .
My integrative practice draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client as an individual.
My Approach
I am warm, kind and approachable.
I offer counselling that is compassionate and non-judgemental.
I offer individualised therapy for women and men.
I offer face-to-face counselling at my consulting rooms in Greenwich, SE London, and online. I also offer long- and short-term therapy.
I can help with
difficulties conceiving
miscarriage
pregnancy loss
concerns around pregnancy and birth
perinatal mood
anxiety and depression
bereavement
relationship challenges
struggling to adjust to a new role as a parent
self-esteem concerns
"Our sessions were a big help for me. While it was hard to talk about certain things I often felt better having spoken about them and that was thanks to your support."
"Thank you so much for everything. The way you helped me guide my thinking in our sessions has stayed with me and I am really grateful to you!"
"I came to Catherine feeling overwhelmed, anxious and unsure how to manage motherhood. Her understanding made me feel truly seen and heard."
Fees & availability
In-person consultations at my rooms in SE London are charged at £65 per session.
Online sessions are charged at £60 per session.
Each session runs for 50 minutes
I offer a reduced rate of £60 if you block book 6 sessions.
There is a 48-hour minimum cancellation policy without charge. Sessions cancelled after this time will be charged.
All sessions need to be paid for in advance by bank transfer.
My Location
My counselling rooms are based at the Studio, 6 Horn Lane, London SE10 0RT.
There is free parking in the surrounding side streets.
Online sessions will be via Microsoft Teams.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about the counselling process or would like to book an initial assessment, please feel free to get in touch.
You’re also welcome to call me on +4407743895303 if you prefer to speak by phone. I’m happy to answer any queries before scheduling your first session.
I usually respond within 24 hours. All communication is confidential and handled through secure email and phone services.