Teresa Johnston, BACP

Teresa Johnston helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem and big life changes. She also supports those dealing with sleep or eating difficulties, parenting pressures, career uncertainty, bipolar challenges, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Teresa is based in the United Kingdom and practises from a person-centred perspective informed by mindfulness.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening first so people can say what matters most. Teresa aims to create a calm space where someone can untangle painful feelings and start to make practical changes.

Teresa uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow each person’s lead and build on their strengths. She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple practices for handling stress and emotional overwhelm. Together these approaches help with emotion regulation, clearer decision-making and improved self-awareness.

Her background includes work in healthcare and therapeutic settings, and she holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling. Teresa is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is completing a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling.

Sessions are conversational and paced to suit the individual. Teresa encourages practical steps you can try between meetings, and reviews progress regularly to see what helps most. If you want steady, respectful support while you work through change, she offers a collaborative way forward.

Person-centred and mindfulness approaches for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps someone find their own solutions. This approach suits people who need a calmer space to sort feelings and make decisions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches straightforward practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. These techniques can help with stress, anxiety, sleep problems and managing intense emotions by building steadier attention and response skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will discuss goals and preferences and together you can try methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasise listening, mindfulness exercises, or a mix of both.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, live chat suits quicker exchanges, and messaging lets you send reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments.