Lee Freeman, BACP

Lee Freeman is a UK-based counsellor with five years' experience supporting adults online. He focuses on trauma, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm, working with people affected by anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Lee also helps with issues linked to addiction, body image and parenting pressures.

Lee adopts a warm and grounded style. Sessions move at the client's pace and aim to be non-judgemental. He encourages people to make sense of painful experiences rather than rushing to 'fix' things.

In practice Lee blends client-centred listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. He also uses solution-focused ideas to identify small steps that make a difference. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events are getting in the way of daily life.

Sessions typically focus on building emotional regulation, clearer boundaries and more helpful patterns in relationships. He works through specific problems such as abandonment, attachment strains, blended family conflicts and communication breakdowns. Practical tools for coping with chronic pain, illness or caregiver stress are also included where needed.

Lee offers online appointments by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. He accepts international clients and works in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people and schedule the first session.

Fees vary by location and follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Lee aims to create a steady, collaborative process so people can feel clearer and more able to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Lee combines client-centred therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy to offer both compassionate listening and practical change. Client-centred therapy means sessions start from the person's own experience, with the counsellor following what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety or low mood.

He also uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage emotional overwhelm and stay present. Mindfulness exercises can reduce rumination and support calmer responses to stress. These approaches are chosen together with the client so the plan fits their goals, pace and preferences; the therapist works collaboratively to find what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to ongoing support. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, brief updates or people who prefer writing rather than speaking. Registered or accredited professionals provide these options so clients can pick formats that match their life and commitments, making it simpler to keep therapy consistent and workable.