Tracey Harrison , BACP

Tracey Harrison, BACP, offers focused support for people facing stress, anxiety, family strain, grief, parenting challenges and low self-esteem. She works with clients who are dealing with abandonment, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and the pressures of caregiving. Her approach is practical and compassionate, with an emphasis on small steps that make daily life more manageable.

Tracey uses a mix of talking therapy and other evidence-based techniques to suit individual needs. She introduces methods such as clinical hypnotherapy, neuro linguistic programming (NLP) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) when they may help, and can include creative tools like drawing-based work and sand tray methods for those who find non-verbal expression useful. These options are described and chosen together with the person seeking help.

Her background includes work in education and in Special Educational Needs and Disability, which informs how she frames support for people caring for others and for those living with long-term health issues. She aims to make sessions approachable and clear, avoiding jargon and focusing on concrete goals.

Sessions are tailored to each person and may include short practical tasks between meetings. Tracey values respect, sensitivity and steady progress, and she adapts conversations to match clients' needs and communication style.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative plan, regular review of goals, and flexible session formats to fit daily life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Tracey commonly uses talking therapy alongside targeted techniques such as clinical hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique. Clinical hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help shift unhelpful patterns and can be useful for anxiety, stress and sleep problems. Emotional Freedom Technique uses tapping combined with focused attention on distress to reduce emotional intensity and help with managing anxiety and memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She will discuss options, try different methods where helpful, and adjust the plan based on what feels effective and comfortable. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to the person's goals and preferences.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions suit people with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step exercises or when written reflection is easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments, while keeping the therapeutic focus on progress and practical skills.