Catherine Macharia, AHPRA

Catherine Macharia is a psychologist registered with AHPRA and has five years of professional experience in Australia. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or depression. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem and major life changes such as a midlife crisis.

Catherine uses a client-focused style that encourages people to speak openly about their thoughts and feelings. Sessions aim to be straightforward and non-judgemental so people can work through what matters to them. She pays attention to practical coping skills as well as the feelings behind them.

Her work covers concerns such as attachment issues, communication problems and the emotional impacts of autism and Asperger syndrome. Catherine also addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness and questions about life purpose. She offers help for women's issues and mood disorders alongside the core areas listed above.

People who come to Catherine can expect calm, direct conversation and a focus on what they want to change. She invites clients to take small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Catherine also reminds people that starting therapy takes courage and she values that first step.

Sessions are offered in English, Kikuyu and Swahili. The combination of practical strategies and open listening is aimed at helping people regain balance and move forward from difficult periods.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are at the centre of Catherine's work. One common approach she uses focuses on building practical coping skills to manage anxiety and stress; this involves learning simple strategies and routines that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach targets processing grief and loss by creating space to name difficult feelings and gradually work through them, which can help with moving forward after a major change.

Finding the right method is usually a collaborative process. Catherine will discuss possible approaches with each person and adjust based on their goals, preferences and what feels most helpful during the first sessions. She sees therapy as a team effort where the client’s priorities guide the choices made.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into busy days and removing travel time so people can keep appointments more easily. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are set by the service. Sessions delivered online can support steady progress through regular check-ins, skills practice between meetings and clearer ways to keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.