Trudie Johnston

Trudie Johnston is a counsellor registered in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She began supporting bereaved people as a volunteer, which led her to train as a counsellor. Trudie works with adults aged 18 and over and offers a steady, compassionate presence for people facing difficult life moments.

Her background includes experience in private practice and clinical settings. She has worked with people dealing with bereavement, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, illness and disability, relationship strains, and anger. That practical experience shapes how she plans sessions and responds to what a person brings.

Trudie's initial training was in person-centred counselling, and she now combines several approaches to suit individual needs. Her listed approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy and Somatic Therapy. She tailors these methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

In sessions she aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be discussed. She draws on her own experience of receiving counselling to make first steps feel less daunting and to support people through the early stages of getting help.

Trudie invites people who are ready to begin to use the Start Therapy process and offers support while they work through change, loss, or distress. She emphasises collaboration and practical ways to manage challenges as they arise.

Approaches you might use in online counselling

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how past bonds affect current reactions. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, or difficulties in intimacy.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of sessions and uses empathic listening to help people feel heard. This approach suits those who want a steady, non-directive space to talk through feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress and low mood where small changes in thinking or routine can make a difference.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt methods over time. This collaborative process means methods can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about practical arrangements so sessions slot into your routine.