Colette Hutchison , BACP

Colette Hutchison is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship pain. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. Colette commonly helps people facing parenting strains, career pressure, compassion fatigue and the life changes that come with separation or blended families.

Her approach centres on being present and listening without judgement. Sessions focus on what matters to the client and on finding practical steps that fit their life. Colette uses a person-focused style to help people feel heard and to build self-understanding.

She brings ideas from solution-focused work when clients want concrete goals and short-term change. That approach looks for strengths and small shifts that can lead to noticeable differences.

Colette trained at the University of Strathclyde, where she gained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counselling and later completed a Master of Science in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She also holds COSCA certification in listening skills and training in suicide intervention from Public Health Scotland.

Her background includes university counselling roles and online crisis counselling in Scotland. She provided listening support to hospital staff and families during the Covid-19 period, and now offers therapy from the United Kingdom. Colette works during daytime hours on weekdays and does not run evening or weekend sessions.

How Colette's approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy is built around a warm, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor listens closely and reflects back what matters to the client. This approach helps people build self-awareness, regain perspective and feel understood during stressful periods.

Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on practical steps and small changes. Sessions aim to identify strengths and find workable strategies that can improve day-to-day life, making it useful for goal-oriented concerns like stress, parenting strains and early recovery from setbacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Colette will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to fit their needs, goals and preferences. The therapist works collaboratively to try ways of working and adjusts the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.