Colette Safhill, BACP

Colette Safhill is an experienced person-centred psychotherapist who trained at the University of Essex and brings two decades of practice to her work. She is BACP accredited - a recognition from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy that denotes professional membership and adherence to national practice standards - and she maintains full professional insurance.

Colette works in a non-judgemental way, attending closely to whatever clients bring into the room and adapting her approach to each person. She has completed post-qualifying training across a range of areas, including relationship therapy, trauma work, adoption-related practice, eating disorder care, domestic abuse support, and EMDR for trauma processing. These additional trainings inform a flexible practice that aims to respond to complex needs with sensitivity.

She is qualified to offer therapy in person, by phone, and online, and draws on her long experience to support people through difficult life moments, relationship difficulties, and recovery from trauma. Colette aims to create a respectful therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns and work toward clearer coping and change.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Colette integrates a person-centred approach that focuses on the client as the expert in their own experience, offering a warm, non-judgemental space for exploration and personal growth. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is used to help process traumatic memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact, often applied when trauma and distressing memories are central concerns. The Gottman Method supports couples work by helping partners improve communication patterns, rebuild connection, and address relationship challenges in practical, evidence-informed ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Colette works collaboratively with clients and with registered professionals when needed to identify which methods align with an individual’s goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as learning and progress unfold.

Online therapy with Colette can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules, mobility needs, and time zones. These options make it easier to access ongoing support without travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.