Counsellor profile
Connie Atherton, BACP
Counsellor - grief and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Grief and loss
- Trauma and abuse
- Attachment issues
About Connie
Connie Atherton is a counsellor and a member of the BACP with three years' professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and depression. Connie also focuses on attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality, dissociation, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
Connie uses an open, straightforward style in sessions. She encourages people to talk about what matters to them and what feels difficult. Conversations aim to make feelings clearer and to identify manageable steps forward.
Her way of working is collaborative. She listens, reflects back what she hears, and helps people notice patterns in how they think and behave. From there she and the person in therapy look at practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily coping.
Sessions are focused on the issues the person brings rather than on theory. She respects each person's pace and helps them set realistic goals for therapy. People can expect clear conversation about what to try between sessions where that is helpful.
Connie works in the UK and holds the BACP credential as given. She offers sessions in English. Before booking, people should confirm the current session formats on the booking page, since those details can change.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Connie uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding feelings and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach helps people identify links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and then tests small changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This kind of work is practical and often includes exercises to try between sessions.Another approach she draws on concentrates on past relationships and attachment. It looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people notice and change repeated reactions. This can be useful for those who feel stuck in cycles of avoidance, loneliness or difficulty trusting others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Connie discusses goals, preferences and practical needs with each person and then agrees what to try. The plan can change as therapy progresses and as different needs emerge.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a working day, reduce travel, and allow a quicker check-in when time is limited. Different formats suit different practical needs, and she will discuss what works best for your situation.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She commonly supports people with grief, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also works with related difficulties such as attachment issues, dissociation, loneliness and social anxiety.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She works in a straightforward, listening-based way. Conversations aim to clarify feelings, spot unhelpful patterns, and try practical steps to manage distress.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years' professional experience as a counsellor. That experience has included work with grief and loss.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the BACP as given in her profile. She practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is set through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm the current fees on the booking details before you start.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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.