Megan Du Plessis, BACP

Megan Du Plessis offers a calm, person-centred approach designed to help people feel genuinely heard and understood. She works from a foundation of attentive listening, beginning by exploring the situation, needs, and options that matter most to each individual. As therapy progresses, she may integrate techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and compassion-focused approaches to suit a client’s goals and comfort level.

Drawing on experience in addiction services and bereavement support, Megan uses trauma-informed principles and a gentle, non-retraumatising style. This background allows her to combine practical tools with empathic support when addressing trauma and abuse, addiction, migration grief, and challenges such as motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Megan aims to shape conversations and treatment plans around each person’s unique needs, meeting people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She prioritises creating a space where clients can find clarity and take steps toward change at a pace that feels safe and manageable.

Taking the first step into therapy can be daunting, and Megan acknowledges the courage that requires. She encourages prospective clients to recognise that seeking help is an important action toward well-being and growth. She is registered with the BACP, the professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility and practical coping skills.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a supportive space where clients lead the pace and content of sessions. This approach is helpful for individuals seeking understanding, improved self-esteem, and stronger relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Megan works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, limited mobility, or who live at a distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access registered professionals and therapists from different locations while working toward personal goals.