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Avril Lote, NCPS

Compassionate UK counsellor for life changes
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and psychodynamic
  • Seven years experience

About Avril Lote

Avril Lote is a UK-based counsellor with seven years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression. She works with clients facing life transitions and other challenges, offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence and practical ways to move forward. Avril holds NCPS, a recognised counselling credential, and draws on a mix of client-centered, cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to tailor support to each person's needs.

Avril believes clients are the experts in their own stories and aims to build on existing strengths to help them navigate difficult moments. Whether someone is coping with grief, addiction, family or parenting concerns, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem, she focuses on identifying concrete steps and new perspectives that can reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Her approach emphasises collaboration, clear communication and respect for each individual s goals.

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and Avril acknowledges that courage. She aims to make the process welcoming and practical, helping clients find clarity, develop coping skills and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSexuality

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Avril Lote have?

Avril has 7 years of professional experience working as a counsellor.

Is Avril Lote a registered therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: NCPS. Registration details: .

In which languages does Avril Lote provide therapy?

Avril provides therapy in English.

Where is Avril Lote located?

Avril is based in the United Kingdom.

How can I work with Avril Lote as my therapist?

You can work with Avril through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Avril Lote work with international clients?

Avril does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Avril Lote cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Avril



Avril draws primarily on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic ideas to support clients. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client s own priorities guide the work; it helps people who need support exploring values, building self-trust and making personal changes. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers tools for managing anxiety, depression and stress-related patterns. Psychodynamic therapy explores how past experiences and relational patterns influence current thoughts and relationships, which can be useful for addressing longstanding relationship difficulties, grief and patterns of avoidance.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself, and Avril collaborates with clients to determine what feels most helpful. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and adjust techniques over time so the therapy remains aligned with each client s priorities.

Online therapy with Avril is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and allow registered professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, ongoing support across distances.

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