Dr. Doreen Fleet, BACP

Dr. Doreen Fleet works from a client-centred approach that puts the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. She listens first and helps people clarify what matters to them. The aim is to build on existing strengths and to find practical steps forward for daily life.

She has 23 years of experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Doreen helps people facing stress, anxiety and depression as well as those dealing with grief, loss and compassion fatigue. She also supports people managing career questions, self-esteem struggles and significant life changes.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma-focused techniques when people need structured tools to change thinking and behaviour. She also uses mindfulness and existential approaches to help people reflect on meaning, values and how they want to live. Sessions combine listening, practical exercises and gentle reflection.

People come with many concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, anger, relationship problems and caregiver stress. Doreen offers clear steps to manage overwhelming moments and to reduce day-to-day distress. She explores what is getting in the way of feeling more able and resourceful.

Therapy is collaborative and paced to the individual. Doreen often works with people to set short goals, try techniques between sessions and review progress. Her style is calm, straightforward and focused on helping people move toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

The client-centred approach focuses on listening and understanding the person’s concerns, then tailoring support around their strengths and goals. This helps with everyday stress, grief and self-esteem issues by making sessions feel collaborative and respectful.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers clear, structured techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviours. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic and depression because it gives practical tools that can be practised between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will help clients choose what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust methods as progress is made. This collaborative process means the plan can change if something isn’t helping.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging brings flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional support.