Tracey Austin-Plahe, BACP

Tracey Austin-Plahe is an integrative therapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. She works with adults to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult feelings and begin to regain a sense of control over their lives.

Tracey recognises that reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, so she prioritises building a trusting connection and listening carefully to each person she meets. Her approach combines attentive listening with practical skills, aiming both to support emotional wellbeing in the moment and to equip clients with tools to manage future challenges.

Over five years of clinical work, Tracey has supported people presenting with relationship difficulties including infidelity, family conflict, intimacy concerns and blended family issues, as well as grief and loss whether that follows the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or loss of employment or friendship. She also works with anxiety, depression, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, self-harm and loneliness, and with issues such as trauma, addiction and coping with life changes.

Important information for potential clients: she is unavailable to conduct sessions on the the platform site on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday because she works elsewhere on those days. Potential clients are invited to contact her with questions about her working hours on this platform or any other enquiries.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Tracey works from several evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and closeness and is often helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or long-standing relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasises empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, helping clients feel heard and understood while exploring concerns like low self-esteem, lack of motivation, or coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and building practical skills to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Tracey works collaboratively with clients to identify what fits best for their goals, preferences, and circumstances. Registered professionals often blend methods to suit each person, and Tracey will discuss options and adapt the work as progress is made.

Online therapy with Tracey is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to arrange sessions around work, family, and daily commitments. These flexible formats allow clients to access consistent support from their own environment while working with a therapist to address relationships, mood, trauma, and life transitions.