Cathy Waterhouse
Psychotherapist - Coach - Clinical Supervisor
High Performance. High Pressure. Human First.
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Psychotherapy and coaching for professionals who look like they’re coping — but feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or close to burnout.
You’re successful, driven, and respected. On paper, everything looks great — but privately, you may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or running on empty.
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Many of the people I work with describe feeling constantly “switched on”, unable to properly rest, and quietly wondering how long they can keep going like this.
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Whether it’s the relentless pace of your role, the strain of managing people, or the toll of perfectionism and pressure, it can start to feel unsustainable — even if you’re still functioning and meeting expectations.
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I offer a calm, professional online space where you can step out of performance mode, stop holding it all together, and speak freely.
Whether you need short-term support to manage stress and burnout, or longer-term psychotherapy to explore deeper patterns, each session is tailored to your needs — confidentially, thoughtfully, and without judgement.
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You've spent years achieving results.
Now it's time to invest in your own wellbeing.
How I Support Professionals Under Pressure
The pressures of professional life run deep - and often silently.
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Behind every high-achieving leader or dedicated professional is a complex mix of responsibility, expectation, and internal pressure that can quietly take a toll.
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Many of my clients come to therapy feeling burnt out but still functioning, stuck in their own heads, struggling to switch off, or carrying a constant sense of self-criticism and responsibility they can’t seem to escape.
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Stress, anxiety, self-doubt, perfectionism, and unresolved past experiences can begin to surface — sometimes in ways that feel sudden, confusing, or out of character.
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As a therapist with a 25-year corporate background and years of experience working with professionals, C-level executives, and high performers, I understand the emotional demands that come with professional success.
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You’re used to solving problems, staying composed, and pushing through — but these same strengths can make it harder to recognise when you need support, or to ask for it.
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That’s where therapy and coaching can help.
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My Approach
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Different people need different kinds of support — especially when pressure, burnout, or self-doubt are involved.
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Psychotherapy and integrative counselling offer space to slow down, reflect, and explore emotional patterns or past experiences that may be affecting your wellbeing, relationships, or sense of self — at work or in your personal life.
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Coaching provides a more forward-focused, practical framework, and can be particularly helpful if you’re looking for clarity, confidence, or direction around a specific challenge, role, or transition.
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Many clients choose a blend of both, moving between deeper reflective work and practical, action-oriented support as their needs evolve.
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This work offers a confidential space to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect with yourself — without pressure, performance, or expectation.
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Whether you’re seeking short-term support for a specific issue, or ready to explore deeper patterns that affect how you work, lead, and live, this process can help you move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
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You can read more about the common issues I support — including burnout, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt — by clicking below.
About
Cathy Waterhouse - Psychotherapist & Coach
I work with professionals, executives, and high performers who are dealing with stress, burnout, self-doubt — or who simply need space to think and feel clearly again.
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I’m a psychotherapist with a 25-year background in the corporate world, including high-responsibility roles within global organisations.
Before retraining, I saw first-hand how pressure, performance culture, and unrelenting expectations quietly wear people down — often long before burnout becomes obvious.
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My work now integrates psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching, so you receive both emotional depth and practical support.
Sessions are thoughtful, contained, and paced — never rushed, and always centred around what you need.
Contact Me
If you would like to arrange a FREE 20 minute consultation to discuss how we can work together, please schedule a call using my booking calendar below.
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​I look forward to talking with you.
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Please note: To book your introductory session, you’ll be asked to set up a free Kiku account. This only takes a minute and ensures you can securely manage and reschedule your appointments anytime.
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If you prefer to email me, please send to cathy@cathywaterhouse.co.uk
Who This Site Is For
This website is written by Cathy Waterhouse, a UK-based psychotherapist, coach, and clinical supervisor. I specialise in working with professionals and leaders experiencing burnout, chronic stress, perfectionism, and self-criticism. I offer confidential online psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching for adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from holding everything together.