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Teresa Johnston

Teresa Johnston, BACP

BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 411754
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Person-centred approach
  • Mindfulness exercises
  • Supports life changes

About Teresa

Teresa Johnston is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of experience. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem and life changes, along with issues such as intimacy, sleep and eating concerns. Teresa also lists support for ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.

She uses a person-centred approach, which means sessions are guided by what matters most to the client. As a mindfulness teacher she offers practices to help notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away by them. Teresa aims to listen without judgement and to help people make sense of difficult feelings.

Teresa’s background includes work in healthcare and therapeutic settings. She holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling and is completing a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

In a typical session she will focus on present concerns and how they affect everyday life. Conversations may include exploring communication patterns, reactions to stress, or practical steps for coping with tiredness and overwhelm. Mindfulness exercises can be introduced if they suit the person’s needs.

Teresa accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. She uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session fees vary with location. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule their first appointment.

How client-centred and mindfulness work online

Teresa draws on person-centred counselling and mindfulness teaching in her online work. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening and reflecting what someone brings, helping them clarify their feelings and priorities. This approach suits people dealing with anxiety, relationship worries, grief or low self-esteem who want a conversational, supportive setting.

Mindfulness teaching offers practical exercises to notice thoughts, breath and bodily sensations. These practices can help reduce reactivity to stressful moments and support better sleep or calmer responses in social situations. Mindfulness is offered alongside conversation rather than replacing it.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Teresa will check in about what helps, try different techniques, and adjust the focus based on the client’s goals and preferences. The client and counsellor decide together how much time to spend on exercises versus talking.

Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so please confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that feels better, helping therapy fit more easily into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She lists work with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, low self-esteem and life changes, and also names areas such as ADHD, bipolar and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a person-centred approach that follows what matters to the client and brings in mindfulness practices when helpful.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience working in healthcare and therapeutic settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling, is completing a Master’s in Psychology at the University of Stirling, and is registered with BACP in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

Which session formats are used?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary depending on location.

How do I begin a first session?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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