Brian Doherty, BACP

Brian Doherty uses a client-centred way of working to create a calm space for people to talk about painful events. He focuses on grief, loss, depression, anger and intimacy-related concerns. Brian has a straightforward manner and aims to help people find their own strengths and next steps.

He practices with influences from Jungian and psychodynamic ideas alongside mindfulness tools. That means sessions often look at personal patterns and early experiences, while also using simple grounding practices to manage strong feelings. Brian explains ideas plainly and invites people to try small changes between sessions.

Brian has worked in the UK for 10 years and holds BACP accreditation. He draws on that experience when helping people cope with abandonment, attachment issues and commitment worries. He also supports those dealing with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress and body image concerns.

Conversations cover practical problems as well as inner life. Brian will help people talk through communication problems, control issues and the emotional aftermath of divorce or domestic violence. Sessions move at a pace set by the person seeking help.

People can expect a respectful, low-judgement approach that looks for what is useful now. Brian works in English and accepts international clients. He encourages straightforward aims and clear follow-up steps after each meeting.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Brian combines client-centred work with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand their feelings and find practical ways to cope. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and aims to create a supportive space where someone can speak freely and find their own solutions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help with strong emotions. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring relationship patterns and early experiences to make sense of present difficulties and guide change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will discuss different ways of working and together decide what fits the person’s needs, goals and preferences. He often blends approaches so sessions match what the person wants to achieve, and reviews progress as therapy continues.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video calls suit in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can work for shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare or travel and support consistent contact from different locations.