Felicity Woolsey, NCPS

Felicity Woolsey is a humanistic, person-centred counsellor who prioritises understanding root causes before introducing practical coping strategies. She often combines talking therapy with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) to help clients develop skills alongside deeper self-exploration. Her practice includes teaching DBT core skills - emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness - so clients can manage difficult emotions and interactions more effectively.

Felicity works from her private practice and is an individual member of NCPS, a professional counselling membership that reflects a commitment to recognised standards of practice. She has experience facilitating group therapies in substance misuse rehabilitation and mental health wards, and has used DBT as part of treatments for borderline personality patterns. Her work also includes couple and family therapy, support for young people, and specialist help with addictions including porn and sex addiction, gambling, and substance misuse.

Her clinical range covers eating disorders, complex mental health presentations, anxiety, depression, phobias, work-related stress, relationship issues and diverse sexualities. With five years of experience and personal life experience that informs her empathic approach, she aims to provide a non-judgemental, compassionate space where clients can explore change. More information is available at www.fwcounselling.co.uk.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing an empathic, non-judgemental space where the client leads the pace and focus of sessions. It helps people who need a supportive environment to explore identity, relationships and emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and coping with life challenges. Mindfulness Therapy trains present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can reduce reactivity to difficult emotions and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Registered professionals and therapists work with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals and preferences so the work feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, and can increase accessibility for people who live remotely or have mobility constraints. For many, the convenience of online formats supports consistent engagement and ongoing progress.