Tanya Mitchell, BACP

Tanya Mitchell is an integrative counsellor with six years of experience supporting people managing alcohol and substance use alongside broader emotional wellbeing concerns. She has worked extensively within community and justice settings, tailoring her practice to the complex needs that often arise in those environments. Tanya combines a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful personal growth.

Her sessions are delivered in a warm, non-judgmental manner that encourages open reflection. Practical resources, such as worksheets, are frequently used to reinforce learning between sessions and to support ongoing progress. Tanya emphasizes flexible, person-centred care so that her work responds to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.

She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which means she practices in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. Tanya is committed to continuing professional development so the support she provides remains informed, effective, and compassionate. She welcomes contact from people who feel stuck or are facing difficulties and offers collaborative, practical strategies to help them move forward.

Integrative approaches and flexible online support

Tanya uses an integrative counselling approach, blending different evidence-based techniques to fit the needs of each person. This approach focuses on understanding an individual’s experiences and drawing on the most helpful tools from multiple therapeutic methods to build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and address issues like substance use and relationship difficulties.

She also employs skills-focused, practical techniques that often include structured worksheets and exercises. These methods help clients develop coping strategies, reflect on patterns of behaviour, and practice new responses between sessions, which can be especially useful for managing anxiety, stress, or relapse prevention work.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Tanya does with each client. She frames therapy as a collaborative process - assessing needs, exploring goals, and adjusting methods so the approach fits the client’s preferences and circumstances.

Online therapy with Tanya is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support without travel, and allow sessions to be scheduled in ways that suit everyday life while maintaining the therapeutic focus needed for meaningful progress.