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Megan Flanagan

Megan Flanagan, BACP, NCPS

Counsellor - Trauma and parenting support

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP, NCPS
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 411243; NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS24-02891
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Client-Centred Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Helps with self-esteem

About Megan

Megan Flanagan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has three years of practice and works with people who are coping with trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, depression and life changes. Megan often supports people who feel disconnected from themselves after difficult events or major life transitions.

Her work draws on client-centred principles, so conversations start from the person’s concerns and priorities. She integrates trauma-focused ideas and uses psychoeducation and creative options when they suit the client. Sessions focus on practical ways to notice patterns, name feelings and try different coping strategies in day-to-day life.

Megan has experience supporting people who have left abusive relationships and those who have struggled with postnatal depression. She also works with people managing chronic illness or disability and the stress that comes with caregiving and health changes. Her practice includes helping people with relationship breakdown, communication problems, addiction concerns and feelings of emptiness or abandonment.

She speaks English and practices in the United Kingdom. The first sessions tend to be about identifying immediate worries and setting clear, short-term goals. Over later sessions she and the client review what helps and adapt the approach to make it more useful.

Megan says that therapy is a collaborative process and that a person’s own goals steer the work. If someone wants to explore next steps they are asked to complete the matching questionnaire and book an initial session through the online options button.

How her approaches work online

Megan uses client-centred therapy, which means conversations begin with the person’s priorities and goals. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of their feelings and choices. It is useful for low self-esteem, parenting worries and everyday difficulties.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past events are affecting current life. Trauma-focused work looks at how memories, reactions and beliefs link to present problems and introduces strategies to reduce overwhelming responses and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The therapist will discuss the client’s goals, current difficulties and preferences, then suggest what to try first and adjust as needed. This collaborative way keeps the work practical and focused on small, achievable steps.

The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when a full-length session is not possible. Registered or accredited professionals can also use online work to continue progress between in-person appointments.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as abandonment and communication problems.

What is her style of therapy like?

Megan uses a client-centred approach that starts from what the person wants. She adds trauma-focused work, psychoeducation and creative options when they fit the goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has three years of practice working with adults on the listed concerns and has specific experience with survivors of domestic abuse and postnatal depression.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a registered BACP member and an accredited member of the NCPS, and she practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.

Megan FlanaganBACP, NCPS

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