Poppy Goguelin

Poppy Goguelin is a BACP counsellor who focuses on helping people through major life stresses. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and anger. Her practice pays particular attention to women's health and perinatal mental health, covering the period from conception to one year after birth.

She offers warm, friendly sessions that centre on the client's perspective. Conversations begin with listening so the therapist can understand each person's world view. This makes it easier to set goals together and choose the right way forward.

Poppy can follow a person-centred approach that keeps the focus on the individual and their experience. If someone prefers a more goal-directed route, she can tailor a solution-focused plan with clear steps. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help with stress, grounding and emotional regulation.

Her five years of experience include supporting people through pregnancy loss, family problems and issues linked to domestic violence and abuse. She also covers a range of concerns such as parenting strain, intimacy-related difficulties, ADHD, career worries and body image problems.

Poppy works with people who want practical help and personal understanding. She aims to support clients as they make changes, build coping strategies and move toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life. The first step is often a short conversation to agree what to focus on and how to proceed.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them make sense of their feelings and decide what to change. This approach suits people who want someone to hear them and build understanding together.

Mindfulness therapy uses simple grounding and awareness exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress. These practices can help with anxiety, anger and everyday overwhelm by teaching ways to notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away by them.

Solution-focused work concentrates on small, practical steps toward clear goals. It is useful when someone wants focused change, such as improving communication or managing a difficult period more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs and preferences. Plans can combine approaches and adapt over time as goals evolve.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since they are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can offer the same conversational and practical support remotely, while tailoring tools like mindfulness exercises or short solution-focused tasks to fit everyday life.