- Person-centred approach
- Gender-affirming practice
- Focus on communication
About Bethany
Bethany Fenton is a BACP counsellor with four years' experience. She works with people who bring stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and LGBT-related issues. Bethany uses a person-centred approach and lets the client set the pace and topics for each session.
She describes person-centred counselling as a humanistic way of working. The client decides what matters most and the therapist follows their lead. Sessions focus on what the person is feeling and thinking in the moment, with attention to how those experiences affect daily life and relationships.
Bethany has spent time supporting people with attachment and abandonment concerns, body image and issues around sexual identity and gender dysphoria. She also helps with communication and commitment worries, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. She will listen to difficulties around sexual assault, sexual dysfunction and non-monogamous relationships without judgement.
Her practice is gender-affirming and welcomes people from LGBT communities. Bethany also has experience teaching counselling students, which she says informs her reflective approach to practice. Her work aims to help people put words to difficult experiences and make choices that feel right for them.
Sessions are led by what the person brings each week. Bethany focuses on creating a steady, person-led process so people can look at what they want to change, cope with, or understand better.
How person-centred work transfers to online sessions
Person-centred counselling focuses on the client’s agenda and emotional experience. Online sessions keep that same focus by letting the person raise what matters and guiding each meeting around their concerns. This approach suits people who want time to talk things through at their own pace and to shape what happens in every session.Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used alongside person-centred work include active listening and reflective responding. Active listening means the counsellor summarises and reflects back what has been said to help the client clarify thoughts and feelings. Reflective responding helps people notice patterns in relationships and self-view so they can make practical changes to how they communicate and cope.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which approaches feel most helpful given their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where methods may shift as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can offer similar conversational work online as they do in person, with practical benefits for those juggling work, family or study commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem issues, and LGBT-related matters.
What is her style of therapy?
She practises person-centred counselling, which means the client sets the agenda and pace while she follows their lead.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years' experience working with clients and one year teaching counselling students.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients join sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.