Charlotte O'Neill, BACP

Charlotte O'Neill offers straightforward, compassionate support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career uncertainty and life changes. She is introduced as Charlotte and works from the United Kingdom. She aims to make the first steps into therapy less daunting and focuses on what matters most to each person. Charlotte uses a client-led approach that puts the person's agenda first. Sessions centre on listening and helping people clarify their priorities. She draws on person-centred and existential ideas alongside short-term solution-focused ways of working to match what each person needs. Her background includes a Diploma in Counselling and membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP. She has three years of clinical experience supporting people through depression, grief, trauma and relationship concerns as well as issues such as chronic illness, caregiving stress and body image. Charlotte describes therapy as a paced collaboration. She supports people to explore attachment and abandonment issues, communication struggles, commitment concerns and challenges linked to ageing or neurodiversity such as autism. Practical coping strategies and clearer steps forward are a common focus. People who choose Charlotte can expect a non-judgemental space and a steady, guided approach. She works at a pace set by the person and aims to help them feel less alone and more able to manage day-to-day life.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the session and focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people find their own solutions. This approach can help with emotional distress, low self-esteem and relationship concerns by creating space to talk and be heard.

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and how people face life changes or uncertainty. It helps when people are struggling with direction, loss, identity or big life transitions and encourages personal responsibility and reflection.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets practical steps and small changes that move a person forward. It is useful for people wanting clear goals, coping strategies and short-term progress on specific issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which elements suit their needs, goals and preferences. That may mean combining listening, exploration and short-term planning in ways that feel right for the individual.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find the combination of reflective listening and focused planning works well in remote sessions when arranged to fit their routine.