Dr. Doreen Fleet , BACP

Dr. Doreen Fleet uses a collaborative, person-centred approach to make space for what matters to each individual. She is a BACP counsellor with 23 years of experience and focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem and career concerns. Her style is straightforward and respectful, helping people find practical ways to cope and move forward.

She believes people know their own stories and brings curiosity to understand each person’s experience. Sessions often begin by talking about what feels most urgent now, then outlining small steps to try between meetings. That might include new ways of thinking about a problem, short practical exercises, or mindfulness practices to manage distress.

Dr Fleet has worked with many people facing trauma and abuse, panic attacks, depression and caregiver stress. She also supports those dealing with body image, abandonment, isolation and life transitions such as midlife change or career shift. Her background helps her hold sensitive topics with calm and clarity.

Her clinical toolkit includes client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural techniques, existential reflection and trauma-focused work. She adapts these approaches to suit each person’s needs rather than following a fixed formula. This means sessions can feel structured when action is needed, or open and reflective when exploring meaning.

Online and remote options are available including video, phone, live chat and text messaging. People who prefer flexible scheduling or who live outside the UK can work with her through these formats.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person in front of the counsellor. It involves listening closely, reflecting what is said and supporting the person to make choices that feel right. This approach helps with self-esteem, life purpose and emotions like grief or guilt.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build coping skills for anxiety, panic and low mood. CBT can be action-focused when someone wants clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then suggest methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can change as new needs emerge.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations while phone sessions can fit a short break at work. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, journalling-style notes or people who prefer not to use a camera. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around life commitments and to connect across locations.