Trudie Johnston, BACP, NCPS

Trudie Johnston is a UK-registered counsellor who works with adults aged 18 and over and brings six years of clinical and private-practice experience to her work. She began as a bereavement support volunteer, an experience that prompted her to train in counselling and shaped a compassionate approach to loss and relational difficulties.

Over the course of her practice Trudie has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including bereavement, relationship problems, disability and health-related challenges, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. She tailors her work to each person's needs, drawing on an initial training in client-centered therapy alongside further training in attachment-focused approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic ideas.

Trudie is registered with BACP and NCPS, professional counselling bodies in the UK - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, indicating recognised professional standards. She aims to offer an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where taking the first step toward counselling is treated with understanding and support.

Clients can expect collaborative work that respects their pace and priorities. Trudie welcomes those ready to begin the process and offers ongoing support as they navigate change and healing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Trudie practices from a mix of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating and how early connections influence current relationships and emotional responses - it can be helpful for intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and acceptance so individuals can explore their feelings and build self-understanding - this approach supports self-esteem, grief work and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Trudie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences and circumstances, and she adapts techniques over time as needs change. This collaborative planning helps clients feel involved and respected in their own care.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility - clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to what suits them best. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and health commitments and allow registered professionals like Trudie to maintain continuity of support even when in-person sessions are not possible.