Charlotte Clayton, BACP

Charlotte Clayton is a UK-based therapist with four years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and issues related to LGBT identity. She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work toward a more fulfilling life. Charlotte draws on her own experience of seeking help and the personal growth that followed to inform a compassionate, empathic style; she has said that therapy helped her find "ME" again and now feels privileged to support others through difficult times.

Over several years Charlotte has worked with people dealing with a wide range of life stresses, including sexuality, depression, addictions, and relational problems with partners, family, friends, and work. Her practice also gives attention to more specific concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and infidelity. She emphasizes making clients feel comfortable and at ease so the therapeutic work can be effective.

Charlotte is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and adheres to its values and ethical standards. She describes her manner as down to earth and believes that being a therapist means being someone for her clients - a witness to resilience, courage, and transformation.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Charlotte uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward values-based goals - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of living a meaningful life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client’s own capacity for growth - it is helpful when someone needs a supportive space to explore identity, relationships, or emotional pain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charlotte works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify which methods align best with a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Charlotte is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from home, during breaks, or while traveling, and allow clients to choose the format that helps them engage most effectively in the work.