Teresa Johnston

Teresa Johnston is a counsellor who helps people through loss, stress and major life changes. She works with grief, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, low self-esteem, and issues like burnout and compassion fatigue. Teresa offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming.

She uses a person-centred style that puts the client’s experience first. That means listening closely and reflecting what comes up so people can make clearer choices. She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help with stress, anxiety and attention challenges.

Teresa trained with a Professional Diploma in Counselling and holds the title BACP, which refers to her British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy membership. She is working on a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling and is a registered member of COSCA as well.

Her background includes work in healthcare and therapeutic settings, so she is used to supporting people through illness, caregiving strain and end-of-life themes. She aims to work alongside each person at their own pace rather than pushing any fixed method.

Sessions focus on practical ways to cope day to day, noticing patterns that cause distress, and building brief mindfulness habits when helpful. Teresa describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative - she listens, offers reflections and supports people to find steps that fit their lives.

Person-centred and mindfulness approaches for online work

Teresa draws on person-centred counselling, which focuses on understanding a person’s experience without judgement. In practice this means the counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the person find their own solutions. This approach is often useful for relationship issues, low self-esteem and navigating life changes.

She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to help with stress, anxiety and attention difficulties. Mindfulness work usually involves short breathing or awareness exercises and learning simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. Teresa will work collaboratively to decide which mix of person-centred listening and mindfulness practice fits each person’s needs, goals and preferences. The plan can change as work progresses.

The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit around work and caring commitments and reducing travel time. If you prefer different ways of meeting, please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available. Many people find that working this way lets them keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.