CH Portrait of Charlotte Houghton

Charlotte Houghton, BACP

Experienced counsellor focused on practical change

4 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Charlotte

Charlotte Houghton is a BACP counsellor who brings four years of professional experience to sessions. She uses clear, direct language and a warm, straightforward manner so people know where they stand. Charlotte often includes warmth and gentle humour when it fits, and she shares relevant lived experience when it helps the conversation.

She works with anxiety, stress, grief and low self-esteem, among other concerns. Charlotte supports people facing sudden bereavement and the complex feelings that follow.

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Background and approach

She also helps with parenting questions, long-term health worries, career strain and coping with life changes. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with Client-Centred counselling. That means she focuses on what matters to each person and stays curious about their experience.

Sessions aim to increase awareness of patterns that come from early life and to find practical steps forward. Charlotte is open and non-judgemental. She will not tell clients what to do but will help them reach their own decisions.

She values kindness, direct questions and helping feelings become clear enough to work with. Sessions are offered in English and are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. People have found email follow-up and worksheets helpful, and Charlotte schedules some evening and daytime sessions to fit busy lives.

How her approaches work online and in sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that move someone toward the life they want, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with change.

Client-Centred Therapy centres on the person’s experience and pace. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the client feel understood. This approach is helpful when people need space to explore grief, self-esteem or relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Charlotte will discuss goals and preferences and together they will pick methods that suit each person. The process is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins, live chat supports real-time typed conversation and messaging suits people who prefer written exchanges. These options make it easier to arrange therapy around work, family and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of issues does Charlotte help with?
She supports people dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus parenting concerns, career strain and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and warm. She uses clear language, gentle humour and practical examples to make ideas easy to understand.
What is her professional background?
Charlotte has four years of counselling experience and has worked with people affected by sudden bereavement and long-term health conditions.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, with some email follow-up and worksheets when useful.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
4 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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