Colette Moran, BACP - Therapist in United Kingdom

Attachment-based work
Client-centred focus
Emotionally-focused therapy

About Colette

Colette Moran is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a broad range of life pressures including grief and burnout. Colette also supports people managing ADHD, addiction concerns, sleep problems and emotional overwhelm.

Her approach is integrative, combining methods to match what someone needs in the moment. Sessions tend to focus on what is practical and understandable. Conversations look at patterns in relationships, how emotions are experienced, and how past attachments shape current reactions.

Colette draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds influence trust and closeness. She uses client-centred practice to keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her, and emotionally-focused techniques to address painful interactions and recurring conflicts.

She has particular experience with neurodiversity, including ADHD, dyspraxia and dyslexia, and describes herself as neurodiverse. This informs how she works with sensory differences, thinking styles and communication needs.

Sessions also cover practical skills for managing overwhelm, anger and sleep disruption. She helps people identify small, manageable changes and rehearses ways to handle stressful moments. The emphasis is on clear steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Approaches used in online work and what they offer

Colette commonly draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centred work in her practice. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape trust and closeness, which can help people understand repeated patterns in adult relationships. Client-centred work focuses on the person speaking, using their pace and priorities to guide the sessions.

She also uses emotionally-focused methods to address upsetting interactions and recurring emotional cycles. That approach concentrates on recognising difficult feelings and changing how people respond to one another, which can be useful for relationship tension and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. She will talk about the different options and agree on what fits the client’s goals, needs and preferences. The choice of method can change over time as new priorities emerge.

Please confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video, as sessions can be arranged to match practical needs rather than a single set-up.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem DepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problems Control issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, plus issues such as grief, addictions, sleep problems and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Colette uses an integrative style that mixes approaches to suit each person. Sessions are conversational and practical, looking at feelings, relationships and daily coping.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns, including functioning anxiety in high-pressure occupations.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if English is not my first language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

She accepts international clients; check time differences when arranging sessions.

How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.