Cathrine Musiyiwa, AASW
Warm, narrative-informed counselling for family and trauma
Details
| Name | Cathrine Musiyiwa |
|---|---|
| Credentials | AASW |
| Based in | Australia |
| Registered with | AASW |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Shona |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Cathrine
Cathrine Musiyiwa is an AASW counsellor who helps people facing family conflict, trauma and parenting challenges. She works with clients feeling low self-esteem or struggling with depression. Her way of working is warm and respectful, and she tailors conversations to each person's needs.
Cathrine uses narrative ideas alongside other approaches to help people make sense of what has happened. She encourages clients to tell their story and look at different perspectives.
Background and approach
This can be useful when grief, abandonment or family of origin issues feel overwhelming. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based work to support clearer values and safer relationships. Practical skills from cognitive behavioural methods are used when people want tools to manage mood, anxiety or unhelpful thinking.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to suit the individual. Cathrine has five years of professional experience in Australia and works with a wide range of concerns. Her additional focus areas include blended family stress, fatherhood issues, caregiver strain, codependency and body image.
She aims to be straightforward and compassionate in her approach. People who choose Cathrine can expect an honest, non-judgemental space to talk through problems. She helps clients set realistic goals and develop small, practical steps to move forward.
Taking that first step to begin therapy is recognised as an important part of change.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues among the things Cathrine works with, alongside the areas below.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Systemic Therapy: Listed by Cathrine among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cathrine directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cathrine directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and values-based approaches work online
Therapy with Cathrine often blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves; it helps separate a person from their problems and reframe difficult experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches ways to notice thoughts and choose actions that match personal values, which is helpful for depression, low motivation and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cathrine will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adapt methods to their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the therapist and client shape the plan together.
Online formats she uses include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapeutic work and clearer communication, while phone calls can fit a short check-in or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or to work through brief issues when time is limited. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and accessible for different schedules and needs.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Cathrine often help with?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Her practice also covers areas like abandonment, attachment issues and blended family problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and respectful, inviting people to tell their story and choose practical next steps. Sessions pace the work to each person and combine storytelling with skills-based strategies.
What background and experience does she bring?
Cathrine has five years of professional work experience in Australia supporting people with a range of family and mental health concerns. She focuses on tailoring conversations to individual needs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an AASW counsellor and practises in Australia.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Shona.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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