Charlotte Houghton

Charlotte Houghton is a BACP counsellor who draws on four years of practice to support people facing anger, grief, anxiety and life changes. She writes and speaks plainly in sessions and uses humour and clear imagery to make difficult feelings easier to name and talk about. She aims to be warm, honest and non-judgemental while helping people make their own decisions about next steps.

Her approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on values and being willing to hold difficult thoughts, and Client-Centred Therapy, which prioritises the person’s perspective. In conversation she is direct and precise, and she will share images or metaphors to make patterns stand out and feel more manageable.

Charlotte often explores how adult thoughts and reactions link back to childhood experiences so people can understand why they behave as they do. She has experience supporting people through raw grief after sudden loss and with long-term health worries, including counselling people living with multiple sclerosis.

She also brings lived experience of neurodivergence in her family and works with clients who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary. Charlotte offers some evening and daytime live sessions and uses email and worksheets as part of a flexible way of working for people who prefer that.

Her style is practical and grounded. She will listen, ask direct questions, and help unpick the thoughts and feelings that get in the way. If someone wants a clear, down-to-earth counsellor who will walk alongside them, she presents that option.

How therapy approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while living in line with what matters most to them. It can help when anxiety, anger or low mood get in the way of everyday life by shifting attention to values and practical actions.

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the centre of the work and values warmth, acceptance and listening. This approach is useful for building trust, exploring painful experiences and finding the right pace for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals, needs and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working. Sessions include discussion, reflective listening and practical exercises selected together.

Practical benefits of online work can include easier fitting of sessions around busy schedules and the option to use email and worksheets between sessions for ongoing support. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find that flexible arrangements help them keep therapy going alongside work, parenting and other commitments.