- Person-centred approach
- Trauma-focused methods
- Blended household issues
About Charlotte
Charlotte McKenna is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, grief and life changes. She also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
Charlotte uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions focus on the client’s experience and priorities. She listens and reflects so people can make sense of what is happening and decide on practical steps.
In practice this means time to talk through immediate worries and to notice patterns that keep problems repeating. She will explore feelings around separation, abandonment and communication problems. People often bring concerns about blended household dynamics, co-parenting tensions and changes after separation.
Sessions may also address longer standing issues such as attachment style, body image, chronic illness, or compassion fatigue. When trauma or abuse is part of the picture she uses trauma-focused methods to help people process distress in paced stages.
Charlotte aims to help clients clarify goals and try manageable changes between sessions. Work can include checking how coping strategies are working and adjusting them. Practical topics such as sleeping, anger, career stress or substance use are tackled alongside emotional material.
She works with adults only and holds BACP as her listed credential. For people in blended households the focus is on the individual's experience and on practical ways to manage new roles and relationships.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centred therapy puts the person's priorities first. In practice this means the therapist follows what the client brings to sessions, reflects back what she hears, and helps set achievable goals. This approach suits people who want to lead the direction of their work and focus on practical changes.Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing distress linked to past events in a paced way. It breaks issues down into manageable parts, teaches grounding and coping skills, and works towards reducing the hold of traumatic memories. This method is used when trauma or abuse is a key concern and needs careful handling.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Charlotte will discuss methods and try different ways of working to see what fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. Decisions about pace and techniques are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or making visual contact optional. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep therapy consistent alongside family and work commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addictions and related issues including blended family dynamics.
How would she describe her way of working?
She practises a person-centred approach where the client's priorities guide sessions and the therapist reflects and listens to help clarify next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years' experience working with adults on a range of concerns including relationship difficulties and trauma-related issues.
What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she see clients outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.