Zoe Cliffe, BACP

Zoe Cliffe is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, grief, parenting pressures, workplace difficulties and compassion fatigue. Zoe works from a person-centred perspective and focuses on meeting each person where they are. Zoe offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients lead the pace and topics of sessions. She listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can make sense of their thoughts and feelings. When useful, she suggests practical coping tools such as grounding, breathwork, simple visualisation and ways to step back from unhelpful thoughts. Her style is collaborative and warm. Zoe aims to help people notice small shifts in thinking and feeling that add up over time. Conversations are intended to build clarity, self-awareness and confidence so people can make choices that feel right for them. With six years of experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Zoe brings steady support and experience to sessions. She draws on humanistic ideas inspired by Carl Rogers, prioritising acceptance and authenticity in the therapeutic relationship. People considering therapy with Zoe can expect a gentle, paced approach that values their expertise about their own life. She focuses on practical, manageable steps alongside deeper reflection so clients can cope better day to day and work towards longer term change.

How Zoe’s Person-Centred Approach Fits Online Work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on acceptance, empathy and offering an attentive presence. The therapist listens without judgement and reflects what they hear so the client can better understand their own thoughts and feelings. This approach is helpful for anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem and relationship concerns because it supports self-discovery and clearer choices.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Zoe will work with each person to identify what feels most useful, adjusting the way sessions run to suit their goals and preferences. This collaborative decision-making helps shape a plan that balances practical strategies and deeper personal reflection.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week, fewer travel demands and options for shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify which session formats Zoe offers, so confirm the available formats before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote options to help sessions fit around work, parenting commitments and daily life while keeping therapy focused and consistent.