Tracey Lynne Desjardins, NCPS

Tracey Lynne Desjardins is an emotional therapeutic counsellor and coach who works with people navigating grief, relationship struggles, addiction, trauma and the sensitivities associated with being highly sensitive. Originally from Canada, she has lived and travelled internationally, an experience that informs her empathetic, culturally aware approach to counselling. She retrained as a therapeutic counsellor in 2020 and brings prior experience from roles within the criminal justice sector, where she developed specialisms in relationship difficulties, addiction and sexualised behaviours.

Tracey uses the Inner Child model alongside emotional therapy techniques to help people identify the early experiences that shape current thoughts and behaviours. Her practice blends therapeutic listening with practical strategies so individuals can acknowledge and begin to manage emotional blocks that impede wellbeing and personal goals. She also works as a Highly Sensitive Personality coach, supporting people who identify as highly sensitive or as empaths to understand and regulate intense emotions.

Tracey volunteers with Cruse Bereavement Services and has a grounded understanding of bereavement and loss. Her particular interests include supporting victims of domestic abuse, people living with anxiety or depression, those coping with low self-esteem, and individuals dealing with trauma. She holds the NCPS credential, a recognised professional counselling qualification, and has four years of clinical experience.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Tracey often draws on client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where the person's own goals and pacing guide the work. This approach emphasizes understanding each individual's experience and supports growth through empathy and validation, helping with issues like self-esteem, anxiety and relationship concerns.

She also uses emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) to help people and couples identify and shift patterns in emotional responses and attachments. EFT is practical for resolving communication problems, repairing relationship ruptures and addressing underlying fears that drive behaviour.

Mindfulness therapy features in her practice as a way to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness techniques can be useful for managing stress, intrusive thoughts and overwhelming emotional states.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tracey works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. This range of options makes it easier to access consistent support from registered professionals and therapists regardless of location, while allowing each person to choose the format that feels most comfortable.