Charlotte Houghton, BACP

Charlotte Houghton is a counsellor who combines person-centred work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She uses plain, direct language and brings warmth and occasional humour into sessions. Charlotte aims to be open and non-judgemental while helping people notice patterns and make choices that fit their values.

Charlotte describes her style as honest and straightforward. She often uses visual metaphors to help people understand their thoughts and feelings. She does not give instructions; instead she helps people draw their own conclusions and act on them.

Her background includes supporting people through sudden bereavement and suicide grief. That experience has shaped a way of working that balances kindness with asking clear questions. This helps people face difficult feelings and gradually accept their changed circumstances.

Charlotte also explores how adult reactions link back to childhood experiences. Gaining that awareness is a practical step toward changing unwanted habits and responses. She has lived experience of family members with autism and ADHD, which informs how she talks about neurodiversity and care needs.

She has worked with people from many countries, faiths and genders, and with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients. Charlotte offers evening and daytime sessions and sometimes sends worksheets or replies by message between sessions when helpful. Her registration is with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

How ACT and Person-Centred Work Translate Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It often uses exercises to clarify what matters and small steps to build a different kind of life. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, stress and life transitions.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. The counsellor offers empathy, acceptance and gentle reflection so people feel heard and can find their own answers. This style suits people who want a supportive space to explore feelings at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charlotte will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together.

Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling around busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quick check-ins and text messaging can suit people who prefer writing. These options offer flexibility for evening or daytime appointments and let people choose the format that best matches their needs and comfort.