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Charlotte McKenna, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Supportive person-centred counselling for parents

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Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Family conflicts
About

About Charlotte

Charlotte McKenna is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through what feels difficult. Sessions are paced to each person's needs and lived experience.

She works in a person-centred way, which puts the client’s perspective first. That means she listens closely and follows what matters most to the person in front of her. Conversations focus on building understanding and clearer choices rather than coming with fixed solutions.

Background and approach

Charlotte uses trauma-focused ideas when past distress keeps affecting day-to-day life. That approach looks at how difficult events shape reactions now and supports steps to reduce their hold. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside time to process painful memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Her practice covers a wide range of concerns including grief, addiction, self-esteem, sleeping problems, anger and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as communication problems, attachment and blended family challenges. These areas often come up in sessions and receive practical, spoken-through attention.

With three years of experience in the United Kingdom, Charlotte aims to build trust and mutual respect. She encourages clear goals and small steps people can try between meetings. This makes therapy feel purposeful and grounded in everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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.

Approaches Charlotte lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Charlotte uses a person-centred approach that focuses on the client's own priorities and experience. Sessions aim to follow what matters most to the person, with the counsellor listening, reflecting and helping set practical, realistic goals. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and coping with change.

She also draws on trauma-focused therapy when past events continue to affect daily life. That work pays attention to how difficult experiences shape current responses and offers ways to lessen their impact through paced processing and coping strategies. It can help with trauma, grief and longer-term reactions to distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Charlotte works collaboratively to agree what fits best. She will discuss goals, preferences and any concerns, and adapt the sessions over time so the method matches what the client needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls suit shorter or lower-bandwidth check-ins, while chat or messaging can fit quick updates or times when typing feels easier. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, childcare and daily life.
Questions

Questions people ask about Charlotte

What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?

She supports a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, addiction, sleep problems and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is person-centred and collaborative, focusing on the client's views and goals while offering empathy and practical coping strategies.

What experience does she have?

Charlotte has three years of counselling experience working with adults on issues such as low self-esteem, grief and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Charlotte offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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