- Person-centred approach
- Support for LGBT matters
- 50-minute sessions
About Cecile
Cecile Terrelonge is a BACP-registered counsellor with 18 years of experience. She offers person-centred counselling that focuses on what the client can do now. Sessions aim to be a steady place to talk without interruption or judgement so people can make sense of their feelings and find practical ways forward.
Her practice often supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief and depression, as well as sleep and eating concerns. She has worked with clients dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, and with those navigating identity and LGBT matters. Cecile also works with people who have caregiving burdens, chronic health issues, neurodiverse traits and ADHD-related concerns.
Weeks and months of work can look different for every person. Cecile offers both short-term and longer-term counselling, with 50-minute sessions usually held at the same day and time each week. She is able to accommodate shift workers by agreeing changes to session times in advance.
Her background includes setting up and managing a voluntary youth counselling service that supported young people aged 11 to 25. More recently she has provided support via the Black Trans Foundation and is listed on the Gendered Intelligence therapist directory after completing a two-day course on working alongside trans, gender diverse and questioning people.
Cecile aims to place the client at the centre of sessions and tailors each meeting to individual needs. People who want someone to listen, help untangle difficult emotions and work towards clearer next steps may find her approach practical and down-to-earth.
How Cecile uses talking approaches online
Cecile draws on attachment-based work to look at how early relationships affect current feelings and patterns. This helps when people struggle with trust, abandonment worries, or repeating hurtful relationship patterns.She also uses client-centred counselling which prioritises the person’s experience in the room. That approach means sessions focus on the client’s goals, and the counsellor follows the client’s pace rather than directing the process.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) appears in her toolkit to help people name, sit with and shift strong emotions in relationships and personal life. EFT can be useful when emotional patterns feel stuck and cause repeated conflict or distress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cecile will discuss different ways of working and help decide which methods suit the client’s needs, goals and comfort level. She adapts her style as understanding deepens over a few sessions.
Details about session formats should be confirmed before booking. Her practice notes that sessions are 50 minutes and can be arranged to fit shift workers' schedules, but readers should check which specific online or in-person options are currently offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be discussed in sessions?
Cecile supports people with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, and sleeping and eating difficulties.
What is Cecile's therapy style like?
She uses a person-centred style that keeps the client at the heart of the work and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. The approach focuses on listening and helping people find their own next steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has 18 years of experience working as a counsellor in a variety of settings, including managing a voluntary youth counselling service.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
All sessions are 50 minutes long and are generally held the same day and time each week. Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.