Charlotte Clayton, BACP

Charlotte Clayton is a UK-credentialed therapist with four years of professional experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. She also works with a range of related challenges including abandonment and attachment issues, blended family tensions, body image and caregiver stress, commitment and control struggles, dissociation, separation and divorce, domestic violence, family and fatherhood difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and infidelity.

Charlotte aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She views the decision to seek help as a brave first step toward a more fulfilling life and focuses on supporting and empowering clients as they work toward meaningful change. Her practice emphasizes client comfort and ease, helping people feel at rest within the therapeutic process.

Having experienced her own challenges, Charlotte found therapy helpful in rediscovering a sense of self, and that personal understanding informs her empathetic approach. Over several years she has worked with people managing issues related to sexuality, anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, and relational strains across partnerships, family, friendships, and work.

Clients have returned to work with her, reflecting her down-to-earth style. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and follows the values, principles, and professional standards that membership requires. Charlotte describes the role of therapy as being someone for her clients - a witness to resilience, courage, and transformation.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Charlotte commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her online work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports taking action that aligns with personal values - it is often used for anxiety and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, genuine presence, and nonjudgmental listening so clients can explore themselves at their own pace and build self-understanding and confidence. DBT offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be useful for relationship difficulties and overwhelming emotional states.

Finding the best approach is part of the collaborative process. Charlotte will work together with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may adapt techniques as therapy progresses to provide the most helpful support.

Online therapy with Charlotte is offered by video call, phone session, 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 between other commitments, while maintaining continuity of care and allowing therapy to fit individual lifestyles.