Charlotte Hughes

Charlotte Hughes is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to tailor therapy to each person. She blends practical talk with empathy to help people manage stress, anxiety and relationship difficulties. Charlotte holds BACP membership and brings 15 years of experience to her work.

She offers straightforward sessions where people can talk without judgement. Sessions focus on making small, useful changes that fit into everyday life. Charlotte draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when these suit the person's goals.

Her background includes time working as a nurse in the NHS. That experience shapes how she supports people living with health challenges, chronic pain and recovery from major treatments. She also works with those facing bereavement and end-of-life concerns, helping people manage practical and emotional strain.

Charlotte has supported frontline and emergency blue light workers, using techniques to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue. She also offers work around attachment issues, communication problems and intimacy-related concerns. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon.

People who meet her often want someone calm and direct to help them cope with life changes. Sessions aim to restore balance, improve relationships and reduce overwhelming symptoms so everyday routines feel easier to manage again.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Charlotte often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, depression and coping with life changes.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, useful for stress, panic and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy appears in her work when relationship patterns and emotional connection are the main focus, helping couples or individuals understand and shift interaction cycles.

Choosing the best approach is a joint process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs. If something does not help, she adapts the plan so sessions stay useful and relevant.

If you are considering online work, confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and provide quicker check-ins when days are busy. It can also allow brief phone or video contacts for follow-up and practical planning without needing longer travel time.