Erika Harding, BACP

Erika Harding welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or major life changes. She is a BACP counsellor with seven years of experience and aims to create a warm and inclusive space for people to talk about what is hard for them.

Erika offers straightforward, relaxed sessions where clients are listened to without judgement. She focuses on understanding each person's situation first, then works with them to set clear, achievable goals. Conversations are practical and grounded in everyday language.

Her way of working combines client-centred listening, solution-focused goal-setting and cognitive behavioural techniques. That means the session may include exploring thoughts and behaviours, identifying small steps that help, and using the client’s own strengths to move forward.

Erika has supported people with grief and loss, relationship issues, intimacy concerns, career questions and end-of-life matters. She also works with those facing first responder stress, communication problems and the process of forgiveness.

Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are not currently accepted, and session arrangements use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability.

Practical therapy approaches for online sessions

Erika uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy as core parts of her practice. Client-centred work means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace to build understanding and trust. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours affect feelings and helps people try new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress.

She also uses solution-focused methods that concentrate on small, achievable changes rather than lengthy problem analysis. This approach is useful for people wanting clear, short-term goals and practical steps they can try between sessions. The therapist will discuss which approach, or which mix of approaches, seems most helpful during your early conversations and will adjust it with your input.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions to happen from different locations. It can also suit people who prefer shorter check-ins or would like to use spoken conversation without being on camera. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available.