Poppy Perrin, BACP, NCPS

Poppy Perrin is a counsellor who draws on several therapeutic models to match support to each person. She focuses on practical, collaborative work to help people manage stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem and depression. Poppy also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, grief and intimacy-related problems, and she aims to make therapy straightforward and useful from the first session.

Her approach is integrative. She combines techniques from recognised therapies to fit what the person needs. Sessions are conversational and goal‑oriented, with time spent understanding feelings and trying simple tools that can be used day to day.

Poppy creates an open, non-judgemental space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard. She emphasises pacing the work to suit each person and building coping strategies that feel achievable. The focus is on helping people gain more confidence and clearer direction in their lives.

She holds membership of BACP, which is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is an accredited member of NCPS, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. Poppy has three years’ experience working with these issues and draws on that background when planning sessions.

If someone is unsure where to begin, she supports a collaborative conversation to identify priorities and next steps. The aim is straightforward: practical help, clearer thinking, and steady progress towards the changes the person wants.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Poppy draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client‑Centered Therapy as part of an integrative approach. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without trying to fight them, and then commit to small actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes.

Client‑Centered Therapy focuses on building a warm, listening relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help them make sense of their experiences and find their own solutions. This approach supports people who need a steady, supportive space to explore feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Poppy will discuss different methods and agree together which ones to try based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can change as priorities shift.

Check which session formats Poppy currently offers before booking so you know what is available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑in conversations when useful. Many people find remote sessions help sustain regular contact while they work on coping skills and practical changes.