- Grief support
- Social anxiety
- Attachment issues
About Connie
Connie Atherton is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, isolation and social anxiety and phobia.
Connie focuses on straightforward conversations about what is causing distress. Sessions are a place to talk about practical coping, emotional responses and day-to-day obstacles. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try small, manageable steps to change them.
Her approach is person-centred and collaborative. She listens to the immediate problem and the life context around it, then works with the person to plan ways forward. That might include looking at thoughts and behaviours, practising new ways of relating, or exploring past events that continue to affect current feelings.
Connie has particular experience supporting people who feel very alone, who struggle with attachment, or who find social situations difficult. She is used to working with the aftermath of loss and with people affected by abuse and dissociation. Over time she helps people build clearer coping strategies and more dependable routines.
Sessions are practical and paced to what the person can manage. She asks about goals and checks in on how things are changing between sessions. To arrange an initial conversation the person completes a short matching questionnaire and books a first session through the site.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Connie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage difficult feelings and take practical steps forward. One common approach looks at thoughts and behaviours to reduce anxiety and unhelpful thinking patterns; this helps people test fears and try new responses in everyday situations. Another approach focuses on attachment and relational patterns, examining how early relationships shape current interactions and learning small changes to how someone connects with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Connie treats the choice as collaborative - she will discuss what feels most helpful, try methods for a few sessions, and adjust based on the person’s goals and feedback. That means the plan can change as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the original biography did not list specific formats. Online working can make it easier to fit appointments around life commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing session length, scheduling and any practical needs during the matching questionnaire helps make sessions fit day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression, with additional focus on social anxiety and phobia, attachment concerns and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, focusing on practical coping, noticing unhelpful patterns and trying small steps to change them.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact pricing is available during booking.
How do I start a first session?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.