- Client-centred
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic
About Brian
Brian Doherty is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has ten years of professional experience. He works with people facing grief, depression, anger and intimacy-related concerns, and supports LGBT clients with the issues they bring to therapy. He frames clients as the experts in their own stories and works alongside them rather than telling them what to do.
Brian uses several psychological approaches to guide sessions. He draws on client-centred methods to prioritise the person's goals and pace. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns from the past that keep repeating today. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help with intense emotions and to develop steadier attention.
In a typical session Brian helps a person talk through a current problem and notices what often happens in relationships. He offers simple exercises to try between sessions, such as brief mindfulness practices or reflecting on recurrent themes. Conversations are straightforward and focused on making small, practical changes that matter day to day.
He also works with related concerns like attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness, caregiving stress and separation after divorce. His experience includes helping people manage the impact of cancer and long-term health conditions on mood and relationships.
Brian sees therapy as a collaborative process. Early sessions often involve setting clear goals and choosing approaches that suit the person. People who speak English may consider a short questionnaire and an initial appointment to begin.
How Brian’s approaches translate to online counselling
Brian draws on client-centred work that focuses on what the person wants to address and on mindfulness techniques to manage strong feelings. Client-centred sessions emphasise the person's goals and choices, while mindfulness exercises build attention and reduce overwhelm; both can be practised between sessions and adapted for online meetings.He also uses psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. Online sessions can support this work by allowing a steady, reflective dialogue about past experiences and how they show up now. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - the therapist will talk with the person about what feels most helpful, adjust methods as needed, and set practical goals together.
If you are considering remote sessions, please confirm the specific session formats offered when booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find mindfulness exercises and reflective tasks fit well into their daily routine when done between online meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian work with?
He works with grief, depression, anger and intimacy-related issues and also supports LGBT clients. Additional areas include attachment, abandonment, body image and caregiving stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that focuses on the person's priorities and pace, alongside psychodynamic thinking and mindfulness techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.