Charlotte Parker , BACP

Charlotte Parker is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings four years of professional experience to her practice. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Charlotte focuses on issues many people find overwhelming, including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and low self-esteem. She aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and human. Her approach starts with listening. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs so conversations and goals remain practical and clear. She uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful space where people can talk through relationship problems, parenting strain, career worries and challenges with intimacy or self-image. Charlotte also works with people facing mood disorders and complex life transitions such as separation, bereavement or caregiver stress. She offers help with sleep and eating concerns, anger, and symptoms linked to trauma and abuse. There is attention to specific patterns like codependency, abandonment worries and attachment difficulties. People seeking support for addiction, substance use or recovery will find a non-judgemental tone and a focus on practical next steps. Sessions may include exploring coping strategies, improving communication, or rebuilding confidence after setbacks. Charlotte welcomes conversations about how therapy will fit into daily life. She supports clients in setting achievable goals and reviewing progress. The aim is steady, practical change rather than quick fixes.

How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-centred therapy places the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. It involves open listening, reflecting what matters most to the client, and shaping the work around their priorities. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, self-esteem and relationship concerns because it focuses on understanding and building on a person's own strengths.

The therapist will treat finding the right approach as a shared process. They will discuss goals, try different ways of working if needed, and adjust methods based on what the client finds helpful. That collaboration makes it easier to refine the plan as issues shift or progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a fuller interaction is needed. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who find writing easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy around work, caring responsibilities and different time zones while keeping therapy accessible.