Charles "Charlie" Manasseh, BACP

Charles "Charlie" Manasseh uses a client-centred way of working that puts the person's experience first. He aims to make sessions straightforward and calm so people can talk about what matters. Charlie is based in the United Kingdom and has four years of professional experience. He holds BACP accreditation. Charlie helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious or low in mood. He also supports those coping with relationship or family tensions, parenting pressures, sleep problems and life changes. He pays attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment and codependency so these patterns can be recognised and discussed. In sessions Charlie focuses on listening carefully and reflecting back what he hears. That helps people make sense of their feelings and see new options. He uses psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-standing patterns and client-centred methods to keep the work grounded in the person's current needs. Practical problems at work, social anxiety and questions about self-worth are common topics he addresses. He also explores guilt, shame, control issues and a search for life purpose when those come up. The aim is to build greater clarity and steadier coping day to day. People meet Charlie by choosing an appointment format they are comfortable with and taking things at a pace that suits them. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to achieve. He encourages honest talk and gentle challenge to support personal growth.

How these approaches work online and in sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment and on building a trusting conversational space. The therapist listens without judging and reflects what is heard to help the person feel understood and to clarify feelings and choices. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and at how past experiences can shape current reactions. It can help when people notice recurring relationship problems, attachment difficulties or a sense of emptiness that keeps returning. Finding the right approach is a shared task. Charlie will talk with the person about their goals, preferences and how they respond to different ways of working. Together they decide whether to emphasise empathic listening, explore deeper patterns, or combine both approaches as the work progresses. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls give face-to-face contact when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing support without scheduling a full video session, which can suit people who need flexibility.