Lorraine Hutchinson, BACP

Lorraine Hutchinson helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. She is straightforward and calm, and she aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. Lorraine works with people who want support with relationships, self-esteem and coping with life changes.

She has ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation. Lorraine focuses on creating a non-judgemental space where people can say what they need to. She encourages practical conversation and gentle reflection rather than rushing to fix things.

Sessions typically look at what is happening now and what small steps could help. She often supports people with communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, and struggles around guilt, shame or forgiveness. Lorraine also helps those rethinking life purpose or wanting to build more self-love.

Therapy can involve setting simple goals, trying out new ways of responding to stress, and noticing which patterns keep returning. Lorraine explains options clearly and adjusts the pace to each person. She aims to help people leave sessions with something they can try between meetings.

If someone is feeling stuck after a life change or finding relationships tense, Lorraine can talk through next steps and practical coping ideas. Her manner is open and patient, with an emphasis on listening and working together to find what helps.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Two common evidence-based approaches Lorraine often uses are practical problem-focused work and supportive talking. Practical problem-focused work looks at current stressors and teaches simple strategies to manage them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and life transitions. Supportive talking involves careful listening and gentle reflection to help people make sense of difficult feelings like guilt, shame or loneliness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Lorraine will talk through options, listen to what matters most to the person, and agree a plan that fits goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and flexible, with regular check-ins to see what is helping.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful, while phone sessions can be easier if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want ongoing brief contact, or need sessions that fit around work or caring responsibilities. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent and fit it into busy lives.