Teresa Johnston , BACP

Teresa Johnston is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and major life changes. She offers calm, non-judgemental support for intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses, career shifts and neurodiversity-related challenges like ADHD and autism. Teresa works with people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, and the emotional fallout of traumatic or disruptive events.

Her style is gentle and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening first, then making sense of what feels overwhelming. She uses person-centred conversation to help clients notice their own strengths and choices. Mindfulness practices are offered to build calmness, attention and coping skills.

Teresa trained to a Professional Diploma level in counselling and holds the BACP credential, which is listed as BACP. She has experience across healthcare and therapeutic settings and brings three years of practice to her work. She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling.

People meet Teresa when they want a steady presence while they sort complicated feelings. She aims to avoid quick fixes and instead supports practical change over time. Her approach suits those who prefer thoughtful, paced exploration rather than rapid problem-solving.

Sessions are available in English and she accepts international clients. Teresa offers a warm space for people who need to talk through loss, confusion or burnout and want a mindful, person-focused way to move forward.

How client-centred and mindfulness approaches work online

Teresa uses client-centred therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of each session. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client, with the counsellor offering reflection and gentle guidance rather than directing the process. This approach helps when people need space to make sense of difficult feelings or decide on next steps.

She also brings mindfulness therapy into sessions, teaching simple exercises to calm the body and steady attention. Mindfulness can be useful for managing anxiety, improving sleep and reducing emotional reactivity during stressful times. These practices are taught in short, practical ways that can be used between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Teresa will discuss your goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree a plan together. That collaborative process allows adjustments as you learn what fits best for you.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter reflections or ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family and life commitments.