- Direct and approachable
- Values-led focus
- Evening sessions available
About Charlotte
Charlotte Houghton is a BACP counsellor who brings four years of practice to her work. She is direct and clear in her language, and uses warmth and honest feedback to help people who are struggling. Charlotte often uses humour and visual metaphors to make ideas easier to grasp and to normalise difficult feelings.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a client-centred style. That means she listens first, then helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps towards those values. Sessions focus on practical understanding rather than lecturing, and she supports people to reach their own decisions.
Charlotte has particular experience supporting people through grief after sudden loss, including bereavement by suicide. She also works with stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue and challenges around self-esteem and relationships. Adoption and foster care is listed among her areas of focus, and she also addresses parenting concerns and the journey to parenthood.
She describes herself as open, non-judgemental and straightforward, meeting clients where they are. Charlotte draws links between adult responses and earlier life experiences to build insight and options for change. Her lived experience with neurodivergence in her family informs her work with autism and ADHD related concerns.
Charlotte offers a flexible approach, sharing worksheets by email when helpful and offering some evening and daytime sessions. She sees people aged 18 and over and welcomes diverse backgrounds and beliefs. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How her approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by focusing on what matters and taking small steps. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the centre; the therapist listens without judgement and responds with empathy to help people feel heard and understood.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Charlotte aims to collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She will talk through options and try different ways of working together to find what helps most.
Practical benefits of online work depend on the session arrangements offered. Please confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find remote or flexible arrangements make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or medical commitments, allow for evening appointments, and support sharing worksheets by email between sessions. The therapist can discuss what will fit your routine and adapt the pace and tools to suit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and supports people with parenting, relationship and career concerns. Adoption and foster care matters are included among her listed focus areas.
What is her style in sessions?
Her approach is direct and plain-speaking, with warmth and humour when appropriate. She listens first, then helps clients notice patterns and take practical steps.
What experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience and has particular work with people bereaved by sudden death or suicide. She also has lived experience supporting family members with autism and ADHD.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 charged and paid for?
Costs vary with location and the subscription model is used for sessions; the subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.