Colette Cassell , NCPS

Colette Cassell is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and low self-esteem. She offers calm, steady support for those struggling with depression or major life changes. Colette aims to make talking about difficult feelings feel easier and less overwhelming.

She has five years of professional experience and is registered with NCPS. That background informs how she listens and responds, but sessions focus on what matters to each person now. Conversations are held in a straightforward, non-judgemental way so clients can name what feels hard and decide on practical next steps.

Colette helps people tackle issues such as attachment and feelings of abandonment. She also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional effects of divorce and separation. Other areas she addresses include panic and mood disorders, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife change.

In sessions she works at a pace set by the client. That may mean talking through recent events, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes between meetings. Colette also offers support around pregnancy and childbirth related concerns and the emotional strain of caring responsibilities.

Her practice is delivered in English from the United Kingdom. Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles and needs.

Approaches and how they work online

Colette draws on well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-life problems and clear steps forward. One common approach helps people notice and change patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep anxiety and low mood active; it is useful for panic, depression and stress. Another approach concentrates on feelings that come from past relationships and attachment - it helps people understand how early experiences affect current relationships and self-worth.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Colette treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss different ways of working at the first meetings. Together the client and counsellor agree on goals, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust pace and techniques over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and build rapport, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing, need ongoing check-ins, or who want to fit therapy around a busy day. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and to access support from the United Kingdom without travel.