Counsellor profile
Charlotte Lightfoot, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Charlotte
Counsellor Charlotte Lightfoot is a UK counsellor and a member of NCPS with four years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting challenges, anger, career issues and coping with life changes. Charlotte speaks English and accepts international clients.
Her way of working is straightforward. Sessions focus on what is troubling the person now and what they want to change. She uses talking, reflective listening and practical strategies so people can try things between sessions.
Charlotte draws on a mix of approaches, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural methods and mindfulness. That means she pays attention to personal values and feelings, looks at patterns of thinking that keep problems going, and uses simple awareness practices to reduce stress.
She also brings psychodynamic ideas to understand how past experiences affect current reactions. Hypnotherapy is included among her approaches and may be used where it fits the client’s aims. Together these methods give several ways to tackle a problem rather than a single route.
Sessions are aimed at clear, practical progress. People can expect a calm, honest conversation about goals and small steps to try between meetings. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and book a first session and then review what works as therapy continues.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The counsellor follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said and helps people clarify their own goals. This approach is useful when someone feels unclear about what they want or needs a steady, accepting conversation.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviour. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and problems that repeat over time.
Mindfulness-based methods teach simple attention practices. These help reduce reactivity and allow clearer choices in stressful moments. Mindfulness is often used alongside other approaches to manage stress and improve focus.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and work collaboratively to decide which methods to try. This may change as the work progresses and as different techniques are tested.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel. They also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video if that better suits a person’s day-to-day routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, anger, career matters and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical. She combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness exercises to address current difficulties.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a counsellor working with the issues listed above.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Charlotte accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.