Poppy Streatfield, BACP

Poppy Streatfield is a counsellor with seven years' experience offering online therapy from North London. She works one-to-one, meeting people weekly for short or longer-term support. Her practice aims to be warm and accepting so people can speak openly about what is troubling them.

She draws on several ways of working and does not use a single fixed method. Poppy adapts her approach to suit each person's needs and the time available. She explains options and works with clients to decide what feels most helpful.

Poppy has a Master of Arts in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for individuals with autism spectrum conditions and learning difficulties. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and certificates in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Her practice covers a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, mood disorders and issues around identity and sexuality. She also supports people with ADHD, attachment issues, body image problems and compulsive behaviours. Poppy has experience in educational, community and NHS settings alongside private practice.

Poppy limits messaging to practical enquiries and responds during set working hours. She does not work with high-risk clients and will advise seeing a GP if someone appears to be at significant risk. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How Poppy’s approaches can help in online sessions

Poppy combines person-centred work with practical, skills-based methods. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and building a trusting relationship so people can speak honestly about their worries. It suits anyone needing space to understand their feelings and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and compulsive habits.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT, offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be helpful for people struggling with intense mood swings, anger or self-harming behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options, try different techniques and tailor sessions to the client's aims and preferences. This happens gradually so people can see what feels useful.

The profile indicates online practice but does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth during a session.