- Grief and loss
- Depression and anger
- Mindfulness and insight
About Brian
Brian Doherty is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people through grief and other difficult life changes. He works from the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to move forward. Brian aims to offer steady support while people take the first steps towards change.
He has ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Over that time he has helped people manage grief and loss, depression, anger, and issues around intimacy and sexual identity. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment problems, body image, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
Brian draws on psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to look at patterns that repeat across a person's life. He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people cope with strong emotions in the moment. Sessions focus on clear conversation, noticing unhelpful patterns, and creating manageable steps to try between meetings.
People can expect a calm, respectful tone and practical conversation about what is getting in the way of feeling better. Brian encourages clients to set the pace and to bring whatever matters most to each session. He aims to help people feel understood and to build on the strengths they already have.
To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are offered in English.
How Brian's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and following what matters most to the person. Online sessions can use that same open, person-led conversation to help someone clarify what they want and to plan small changes. Jungian Therapy looks at symbols, dreams and life patterns to uncover themes that shape how someone reacts; in remote sessions this can mean discussing images, stories and recurring life scenes to spot the same patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centred listening, Jungian exploration, mindfulness exercises or psychodynamic reflection fits best. The choice is reviewed over time and shaped by the person's goals and preferences.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to meet a therapist who may be located elsewhere in the UK or overseas, while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian commonly help with?
He helps people facing grief and loss, depression, anger and intimacy-related worries, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Brian works in a client-centred way and offers gentle, listening-focused sessions that follow the person's priorities while introducing insight and practical steps.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has ten years of professional experience working with emotional and relational difficulties and draws on psychodynamic and Jungian ideas alongside mindfulness practice.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile details, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.
How are sessions charged or organised?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the counsellor's availability.