- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centred counselling
- Evening sessions available
About Charlotte
Charlotte Houghton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and related life challenges. Charlotte also supports those dealing with parenting concerns, relationship strain, trauma and ADHD-related issues.
She uses clear, direct language in sessions and brings a straightforward style. She sometimes uses humour and visual images to help explain what is happening in the mind. Charlotte says she does not tell people what to do; she helps them make their own decisions and changes.
Her work is informed by experience supporting people bereaved by suicide and sudden death. That has shaped a way of asking plain, direct questions and naming underlying feelings to help people find acceptance and reduce conflicting thoughts. Charlotte also enjoys looking at how adult reactions link back to childhood experiences so people can understand why they respond as they do.
Charlotte practises approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centred counselling. She shares worksheets and replies to emails for clients who use a more flexible way of working, and she offers some evening sessions to fit around busy lives.
She has worked with people from many countries and religious backgrounds, and with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not take international clients at this time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and challenges such as parenting or life changes. Client-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says, giving space for thoughts and feelings to be understood and named, which can help with grief, low self-esteem and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Charlotte will work together with a client to decide which techniques suit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts her style as those needs become clearer. The emphasis is practical and collaborative rather than prescriptive.
The biography notes she uses email to share worksheets and to reply outside session times for clients who prefer that way of working, and that she offers live sessions including some evening appointments. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family, allow shorter check-ins by message or email, and let people join a session without travelling, which helps keep therapy practical for everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Charlotte works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and related issues such as parenting, relationships and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses direct, plain language and sometimes humour or visual images to explain things. Sessions aim to help people make their own decisions rather than being told what to do.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of counselling experience and has worked with people bereaved by sudden death and suicide.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English; she has previously worked with clients for whom English was not a first language.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography mentions email contact and live sessions including some evening slots; confirm current session 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 her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.