| Occupation | Consultant psychiatrist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MBBS, MRCPsych — Brighton and Sussex Medical School |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Affirmative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) |
| Registration | GMC-registered (General Medical Council) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Dr. Catherine Walsh — GMC-registered consultant psychiatrist and accredited EMDR therapist based in Brighton, United Kingdom. She specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health, gender identity, and minority stress. Dr. Walsh provides affirmative, inclusive mental health care and is experienced in supporting trans and non-binary clients through medical and social transition, as well as working with the psychological impact of discrimination and minority stress.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Gender dysphoria & identity exploration | Affirmative Therapy, EMDR |
| Minority stress & internalized stigma | EMDR, CBT, MBSR |
| LGBTQ+-related trauma & discrimination | EMDR |
| Coming out & family acceptance | Affirmative Therapy, CBT |
| Depression & anxiety in LGBTQ+ individuals | CBT, EMDR, MBSR |
| Transition-related mental health support | Affirmative Therapy, EMDR |
Dr. Walsh's approach is affirmative, intersectional, and trauma-informed. She recognizes that LGBTQ+ individuals face unique mental health challenges — not because of their identity, but because of the minority stress, discrimination, and often rejection they experience. She uses EMDR to process identity-related trauma and discrimination, combined with CBT for managing anxiety and depression, and MBSR for building resilience.
She has worked in NHS gender identity services, community mental health teams, and LGBTQ+ health charities. She offers face-to-face sessions at her Brighton practice and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.