Charlotte Yau
BACP
Warm counsellor for cultural and emotional struggles
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- Compassionate listening
- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Charlotte
She works in a warm, compassionate way that pays attention to cultural values and personal stories. Sessions focus on making sense of difficult memories, rebuilding identity, and developing practical skills for coping with strong emotions. Charlotte draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support this work.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps clients try manageable steps to reduce overwhelm and build resilience. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques can be used to support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.
Charlotte has five years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She works from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.
If you are juggling cultural pressures, caring responsibilities, career change or parenting worries, Charlotte offers a space to talk these through. She encourages small, practical changes that fit into everyday life rather than complicated plans. To begin, use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that matter, which can help when anger or grief make daily life hard.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop alternative responses to stress and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process means methods can be adjusted as needs change.
If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also enable continued support when people move or have caring responsibilities. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists generally aim to shape sessions so they fit into everyday life rather than adding burden.
At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 399133
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Charlotte support?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, low mood and identity concerns. The practice also covers parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would a session feel in terms of approach?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational with a focus on practical steps. Techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT and mindfulness are used where helpful to manage emotions and behaviour.
What is Charlotte's background?
She has five years of clinical experience working with people navigating cultural identity, caring roles and emotional difficulties. Her work emphasises compassion and rebuilding stability.
What credentials and location are listed?
Charlotte is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I have sessions from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Bookings should be made by people located within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start working with Charlotte?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.