Collette Treen, BACP

Collette Treen is a humanistic counsellor credentialed in the United Kingdom with five years of experience working both within organisations and in private practice. She supports people facing a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, depression, and difficulties in relationships with others. Collette brings a calm, respectful presence that helps clients feel heard and understood.

Her practice is rooted in a supportive and non-judgemental approach that encourages honest exploration of thoughts and feelings. Collette works collaboratively to create an open space where clients can reflect, identify patterns, and find new ways of coping with life’s challenges. She is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards.

Seeking change takes courage, and Collette aims to empower people as they take those first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. She focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship that enables personal insight, resilience, and gradual progress toward each client’s goals.

Client-Centered Care Delivered Online

Collette works from a client-centered, humanistic stance that places the person and their experience at the heart of therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening, acceptance, and collaboration, helping people explore emotions and build self-understanding; it is often useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Her humanistic orientation emphasises personal growth, respect for the individual, and the therapeutic relationship as a space for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Collette collaborates with each client to find what fits best. She listens to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences and tailors sessions accordingly, adjusting style and focus as understanding deepens and priorities shift. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access registered professionals and therapists from home or work, reduce travel time, and allow clients to continue care through life changes while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.