- Clear practical language
- Focus on thoughts and habits
- Evening and daytime options
About Charlotte
Charlotte Houghton is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom. She uses clear, direct language in sessions and brings warmth, humour and honesty to her work. Charlotte meets people where they are and aims to help them reach their own decisions rather than telling them what to do.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a client-centred approach. This means sessions often focus on noticing thoughts and everyday habits, identifying what matters to the person, and using that awareness to make chosen changes. Charlotte may use simple metaphors or visuals in conversation to make ideas easier to grasp.
Charlotte has experience supporting people through sudden bereavement and suicide loss, and she often works with raw grief in the early weeks after a loss. She also supports people facing long-term health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, and those dealing with parenting stresses or the journey to parenthood.
She has lived experience of family neurodiversity and has worked with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary clients. Sessions have included people from many countries and a variety of faith backgrounds; English is used in therapy.
Outside sessions she may share worksheets or reply to emails for people who use more flexible ways of working. Evening sessions start at 7pm some evenings, with daytime slots on Monday and Thursday, so there are options for fitting sessions around busy lives.
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a client-centred approach. This means sessions often focus on noticing thoughts and everyday habits, identifying what matters to the person, and using that awareness to make chosen changes. Charlotte may use simple metaphors or visuals in conversation to make ideas easier to grasp.
Charlotte has experience supporting people through sudden bereavement and suicide loss, and she often works with raw grief in the early weeks after a loss. She also supports people facing long-term health conditions such as multiple sclerosis, and those dealing with parenting stresses or the journey to parenthood.
She has lived experience of family neurodiversity and has worked with neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary clients. Sessions have included people from many countries and a variety of faith backgrounds; English is used in therapy.
Outside sessions she may share worksheets or reply to emails for people who use more flexible ways of working. Evening sessions start at 7pm some evenings, with daytime slots on Monday and Thursday, so there are options for fitting sessions around busy lives.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How ACT and client-centred work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It often uses simple exercises and metaphors to shift everyday habits and reduce avoidance.Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement and feeling understood. The counsellor offers warmth, honest reflection and acceptance so the person can explore what matters and make their own decisions. This approach suits people who want a conversational, person-led way of working.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what methods suit a person's goals, needs and preferences. Conversations in early sessions help shape how future meetings are structured and which techniques are used.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or family life and using flexible contact outside sessions, such as emailed worksheets. The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity and to access evening or weekday slots that suit a busy schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Charlotte help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as parenting, career strain, anger and trauma.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Her style is direct, warm and non-judgemental, using clear language, humour when appropriate, and visual metaphors to make ideas easy to follow.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has four years' experience and has worked with people facing sudden bereavement, long-term illness, parenting challenges and neurodiversity in family life.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not accepted currently, so sessions are for people within the United Kingdom.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.