Neil Cochrane, BACP

Neil Cochrane helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and low self-esteem. He also supports those coping with career pressures, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and changes in family life. Concerns around eating, sleeping, intimacy and compassion fatigue are part of his work too.

He practises using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and he aims to adapt sessions to each person's preferences. Neil emphasises a calm, non-judgemental approach so people feel able to speak honestly. Building trust is central to how he works in the room.

In sessions he will look at how thoughts, feelings and behaviour interact. He uses straightforward tools to help people test unhelpful thinking and try small changes between meetings. The aim is to make coping more manageable day to day.

Neil has four years of counselling experience and is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That membership is listed as his professional credential.

People describe practical goals they want to work on, such as managing workplace stress or addressing guilt and shame. Neil also focuses on men's issues and young adult concerns when they come up. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Before starting, clients can expect a straightforward first meeting to outline goals and plan small steps. Ongoing sessions build on progress and adjust based on what is working.

How CBT translates to online therapy

Neil uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical techniques to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, stress and workplace worries by giving clear steps and exercises to try between sessions.

Sessions are collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. Together they will review what helps and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as session formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when that is useful, or let someone take part without needing to be on camera for the whole time. Registered or accredited professionals offer online work to help people keep therapy consistent alongside everyday life.