Teresa Johnston, BACP

Teresa Johnston is a UK-based Person-Centred counsellor and mindfulness teacher with 3 years of experience supporting people through change, loss, and times of emotional overwhelm. Her background spans both healthcare and therapeutic settings, giving her practical insight into how life transitions, health concerns, and everyday pressures can affect wellbeing.

She works with a wide range of difficulties including stress and burnout, anxiety and emotional dysregulation, relationship and communication challenges, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem, and major life transitions such as career changes or shifts in health and spirituality. Teresa offers a calm, compassionate space where individuals are listened to and respected without pressure or expectation.

Teresa’s practice is rooted in respect for each person’s lived experience rather than quick fixes. Using a collaborative, gentle approach, she helps people make sense of what feels hard and explore ways to move toward a life that feels more aligned with their values and identity. Her work emphasises empathy, curiosity, and supporting clients to find their own resources for change.

She holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling, is a qualified mindfulness teacher, and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling. Teresa is a registered member of COSCA and BACP - professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy - and works in line with their ethical frameworks to provide compassionate, client-centred care. Seeking support is a meaningful step, and Teresa offers to accompany people as they take that step forward.

Client-Centred and Mindfulness Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-directive space where the person’s own experience guides the pace and content of sessions. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and strengthen self-worth, making it useful for relationship issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention and awareness techniques that can ease persistent stress and help with emotional regulation. Short practices and reflective exercises support people in noticing patterns of thought and feeling, which can be helpful for anxiety, overwhelm, and coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Teresa works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as those needs evolve so the plan remains relevant and supportive.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow people to access therapists from different locations. For many, remote sessions provide a practical and consistent way to engage in meaningful therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists.