Counsellor profile
Charlotte Houghton, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anger and grief
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 392001
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- ACT and client-centred
- Direct clear language
- Works with grief
About Charlotte
Charlotte Houghton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and anger. Her practice also covers parenting concerns, career pressures, compassion fatigue and life changes.
Charlotte uses straightforward language in sessions and aims to be clear and direct. She brings elements of humour and lived experience when appropriate, and sometimes uses simple visual metaphors to make patterns easier to spot. She says she will not tell clients what to do but will help them reach their own decisions.
Her background includes work with people bereaved by sudden death or suicide, which shaped a style that combines kindness with direct questioning. That experience informs how she helps clients face painful feelings and move through conflicting thoughts toward acceptance of their changed circumstances.
Charlotte often links current behaviours, thoughts or feelings back to childhood experiences. She sees building that awareness as a step toward changing reactions that are no longer helpful. She also has experience supporting people living with long-term medical conditions such as MS.
She has worked with clients from many countries and faith backgrounds, and with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary adults. Sessions can include worksheets and brief written exchanges outside session times when helpful. To begin, clients follow the platform's matching process and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, low mood and patterns that keep anger or resentment active. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective and experiences. The counsellor follows the client's lead, listens closely and aims to reflect what is said so people feel understood and can find their own direction. Finding the most useful approach is part of the work. Charlotte will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they will decide which ideas to try first. That collaborative process means the approach can shift as needs change. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats available before booking. The main practical benefit of remote work is fitting therapy into a busy life - it can be easier to schedule an evening session, have a shorter check-in, or avoid travel time. Different approaches lend themselves to written worksheets or brief written exchanges outside sessions, which Charlotte uses at times to reinforce work between meetings.Areas of focus
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Experience
4+ years
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United Kingdom
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger and related concerns such as parenting, career and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is direct and plain-speaking. She uses visual metaphors, asks straightforward questions and brings humour when it fits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years' experience, including work with people bereaved by sudden death or suicide and with those living with long-term medical conditions.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats here.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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