- Integrative approach
- Health-related support
- Individual and couples
About Charlotte
Charlotte Hughes is a counsellor who blends practical talking therapies to help people find clearer ways forward. She offers calm, non-judgemental time to talk about stress, relationships, grief and life changes. Charlotte is a BACP counsellor with 15 years' experience and a background in nursing, which shapes her approach to health-related concerns.
She uses a flexible mix of methods, choosing what fits each person's situation. That can mean looking at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood, focusing on relationships and attachment, or helping people identify values and small steps that matter to them. Sessions aim to be straightforward and relatable, not full of jargon.
Charlotte draws on her experience working in the NHS as a nurse when supporting people with chronic illness, recovery after surgery, long-term pain and Long Covid. That background also informs her work with first responders and emergency blue light staff. She offers both individual and couples therapy to address emotional strain and communication problems.
Practical aims are common in her sessions - finding better ways to cope with anxiety, improving intimacy, managing anger, or navigating bereavement. She also helps with issues such as addiction, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue. The focus is on small, achievable changes that fit everyday life.
People can expect a warm, professional approach that respects their experience and choices. Charlotte works collaboratively, listening first and then helping to plan steps forward based on each person's goals and circumstances.
How Charlotte’s approaches translate to online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take manageable steps towards those values while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships, helping people understand how early experiences shape current reactions and how to build more secure connection in important relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work, and the therapist will help decide what fits best. That process is collaborative: goals and personal preferences shape which methods are used and how sessions proceed. Clients are involved in planning steps and checking what helps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or longer check-ins when needed. It can also be useful for people managing health conditions or chronic pain, since sessions can be fitted around medical care or rest needs. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt activities and homework so the work continues between sessions.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does Charlotte help with?
Charlotte works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes such as separation or bereavement.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is integrative and practical, using different approaches to suit each person. Sessions are conversational and focused on finding useful steps to manage symptoms and improve relationships.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 15 years' experience and previously worked as a nurse in the NHS, which informs her understanding of health-related emotional challenges and working with frontline staff.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
Charlotte is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.