- Years in practice
- 15
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Charlotte
Charlotte Hughes is a counsellor who draws on a person-centred and flexible way of working. She uses that adaptability to focus on practical changes people can make at home and in relationships. Charlotte offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk things through and to plan manageable steps forward.
She combines 15 years of experience with an early career in nursing, which gives her a grounded view of how physical health and emotional wellbeing interact.
Background and approach
That background informs her approach with people coping with chronic illness, recovery from surgery, or long-term health conditions. It also shapes how she supports those facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Her practice draws on several clinical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy.
These methods are used to help people notice thoughts and feelings, learn new ways of relating, and try small behavioural changes that make daily life easier. Sessions can also address relationship strain, intimacy issues, addiction, anger and sleep or eating problems. Charlotte has worked with people experiencing caregiver stress, blended family concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, and first responder challenges.
She also supports those dealing with trauma, domestic violence, bereavement and the stresses of major life transitions. Her aim is to tailor the conversation to each person’s situation and goals. Sessions are offered in English and are delivered remotely through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practising from the United Kingdom.
What Charlotte works with
Everything Charlotte lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Charlotte helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Charlotte lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, stress and coping with life changes.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and behaviour change efforts.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It can help people improve communication and feel more supported in close relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels helpful, then try methods that suit each person. Sessions evolve based on what is proving useful in day-to-day life.
Online sessions are offered by registered or accredited professionals via video calls, phone, live chat and text messages. Video calls are useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can fit short check-ins, written reflection or flexible contact between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Charlotte
What concerns does Charlotte commonly help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, and trauma-related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, using approaches like ACT, CBT and attachment work to help people notice patterns, make small changes and build better ways of coping.
What is her professional background and experience?
Charlotte has 15 years of experience and a background as a former nurse in the NHS, which informs her understanding of how physical health affects emotional wellbeing.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Charlotte offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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