Charlotte Houghton, BACP
Compassionate BACP therapist for grief and change
- Grief and loss support
- Acceptance focused work
- Evening and daytime availability
About Charlotte Houghton
Charlotte Houghton is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who combines client-centred counselling with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support people through grief, anxiety, stress, depression and life changes. She brings a direct and clear communication style to sessions, often using visual metaphors and gentle humour to help clients make sense of difficult feelings and experiences. For example, she might describe a self-critical thought as a "little boxer pummelling your brain" to make complex internal dynamics more tangible.
Warm, open and non-judgemental, Charlotte aims to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they explore the issues that matter. She does not prescribe what someone should do; instead she empowers people to reach their own decisions and build the changes they want. Her way of working is influenced by experience supporting people bereaved by suicide or sudden death, where kindness, acceptance and direct questioning can help bring underlying feelings into view and enable gradual movement toward acceptance.
Charlotte often explores links between adult patterns and early life experiences, believing that awareness of these connections creates space for different choices. She has lived experience of supporting a family member with autism and ADHD and a particular interest in parenting and the journey to parenthood. Her practice includes work with raw grief in the first weeks after sudden loss, and she has training and experience in counselling people living with MS.
She has successfully worked with clients from many countries for whom English was not a first language, people of varied religious and non-religious backgrounds, and clients of all genders aged 18 and over, including neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary individuals. Charlotte reads and replies to emails and provides worksheets outside scheduled sessions when appropriate, a flexibility she has found beneficial for email-only clients. She offers live evening sessions starting at 7pm a few days a week and daytime appointments on Monday and Thursday to fit around busy lives. Charlotte holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and welcomes adults seeking support to move toward a more fulfilling life.
Warm, open and non-judgemental, Charlotte aims to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them as they explore the issues that matter. She does not prescribe what someone should do; instead she empowers people to reach their own decisions and build the changes they want. Her way of working is influenced by experience supporting people bereaved by suicide or sudden death, where kindness, acceptance and direct questioning can help bring underlying feelings into view and enable gradual movement toward acceptance.
Charlotte often explores links between adult patterns and early life experiences, believing that awareness of these connections creates space for different choices. She has lived experience of supporting a family member with autism and ADHD and a particular interest in parenting and the journey to parenthood. Her practice includes work with raw grief in the first weeks after sudden loss, and she has training and experience in counselling people living with MS.
She has successfully worked with clients from many countries for whom English was not a first language, people of varied religious and non-religious backgrounds, and clients of all genders aged 18 and over, including neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary individuals. Charlotte reads and replies to emails and provides worksheets outside scheduled sessions when appropriate, a flexibility she has found beneficial for email-only clients. She offers live evening sessions starting at 7pm a few days a week and daytime appointments on Monday and Thursday to fit around busy lives. Charlotte holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and welcomes adults seeking support to move toward a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Charlotte Houghton have?
Charlotte Houghton has 4 years of experience.
Is Charlotte Houghton a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP membership - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Charlotte Houghton provide therapy?
Charlotte provides therapy in English.
Where is Charlotte Houghton located?
Charlotte is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Charlotte Houghton as my therapist?
You can work with Charlotte through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Charlotte Houghton work with international clients?
Charlotte Houghton does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Charlotte Houghton 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 is quick and straightforward. 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.
Working with ACT and Client-Centred Therapy Online
Charlotte draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centred therapy in her online practice. ACT helps people notice and make space for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress and navigating major life changes. Client-centred therapy focuses on a respectful, empathic relationship where the therapist offers acceptance and understanding, helping clients to explore self-esteem, relationships, grief and parenting concerns in their own time.
Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Charlotte collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as the relationship develops so the approach remains relevant and supportive.
Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. For many people this variety of formats supports more consistent contact and access to registered professionals while enabling therapy to continue wherever they are.
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