- Integrative approach
- Supports sleep
- Former NHS nurse
About Charlotte
Charlotte Hughes is a counsellor with 15 years of experience who draws on an integrative style to help people feel better and sleep more restfully. She uses straightforward approaches and a calm presence to listen, offer perspective, and help people tackle anxiety, stress, relationship strain and sleep problems. Charlotte is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings a practical focus to sessions.
She adapts methods from several therapies to fit the person in front of her rather than using one fixed model. Sessions aim to build useful skills for coping with mood concerns, grief, addiction issues and changes in life circumstances. People also come for help with intimacy-related issues, eating struggles, and long-term health impacts such as chronic pain or recovery from serious illness.
Charlotte has a background as a former NHS nurse and uses that experience when supporting people affected by physical health problems. That clinical history informs how she talks about the emotional effects of conditions like chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, cancer recovery and Long Covid. She also understands the ripple effects on relationships and day-to-day life.
She works with frontline workers and emergency blue light service staff and offers both individual and couples counselling. Sessions are focused on what the person wants to achieve, with time to build trust and adjust the approach as needed.
Charlotte aims to help people improve their coping, manage stress, and restore better sleep and relationships through practical conversation and tailored strategies.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Charlotte draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her clinical work. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking steps that align with them, which can help with stress, anxiety and willingness to try new sleep routines. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical techniques for managing mood, worry and unhelpful sleep habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then adapt methods over time. That collaborative process helps decide whether ACT, CBT or other strategies are the best fit for the person’s concerns.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking as the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a quieter setting at certain times. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and relaxation techniques so they work in an online setting while staying focused on improving sleep, coping and day-to-day functioning.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Charlotte help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleep difficulties among other concerns.
What kind of therapy style does she use?
Charlotte uses an integrative approach, drawing on methods such as ACT, CBT, attachment-based work and emotion-focused techniques to match the person’s needs.
How long has she been working in this field?
She has 15 years of clinical experience and prior work as an NHS nurse, which informs her support for people with health-related emotional issues.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.