Charleen Raymond, BACP

Charleen Raymond helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship worries. She also supports those coping with big life changes, panic attacks, and issues like body image, communication problems and feelings of isolation. Charleen is named up front so readers know who they would be working with. She trained and holds BACP accreditation, and she has about three years of professional experience. Charleen describes her work as integrative, which means she mixes different approaches rather than sticking to a single method. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual client and on practical steps they can try between meetings. Charleen draws heavily on existential and humanistic ideas to help people talk about meaning, values and everyday pressures. She also uses attachment-focused work to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. Cognitive approaches are used when clearer thinking or behaviour changes would help reduce anxiety or low mood. Her style is down-to-earth and non-judgmental. She highlights an inclusive attitude informed by her working-class background and says people from any income, culture or identity should feel welcome. That practical, straight-talking stance is meant to make therapy feel more accessible. If someone wants to begin, they will select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that they can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability and the subscription terms.

How Charleen’s approaches translate to online therapy

Charleen uses existential and humanistic ideas to help people talk about meaning, values and life direction. These approaches encourage open conversation about what matters, helping someone clarify priorities and make choices that fit their life. She also works with attachment-based ideas to look at how early and past relationships affect current patterns. That can help when communication problems, trust issues or repeated conflict keep coming up in daily life. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Charleen will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and she can adjust what she uses as therapy progresses. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick review is needed. They also let people choose quieter surroundings and avoid being in transit. Registered or accredited professionals often find video or phone work can be as effective as in-person sessions when the approach and relationship fit the client’s needs.