Colette Safhill, BACP
BACP-accredited person-centred psychotherapist
- 20 years experience
- Person-centred approach
- Online and phone therapy
About Colette Safhill
Colette Safhill is a person-centred psychotherapist with 20 years of clinical experience who trained at the University of Essex. She is BACP accredited - BACP being the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and works from a nonjudgemental stance, attending closely to whatever a client brings to sessions. Her approach emphasises empathy, collaboration and respect for each person’s experience, helping clients feel heard and understood as they explore change.
Colette has completed post-qualifying training in several specialist areas, including relationship therapy, trauma work, adoption and foster care, eating disorders, domestic abuse and EMDR. That additional training supports her work across a wide range of concerns, from stress, anxiety and depression to relationship and family difficulties, addiction, grief and intimacy-related issues. She also works with topics such as body image, parenting, career challenges and coping with life changes.
Colette is qualified to offer therapy online, by phone and in person, and she maintains full professional insurance. Her practice combines a person-centred foundation with targeted techniques when appropriate, enabling tailored support for each client’s goals.
Colette has completed post-qualifying training in several specialist areas, including relationship therapy, trauma work, adoption and foster care, eating disorders, domestic abuse and EMDR. That additional training supports her work across a wide range of concerns, from stress, anxiety and depression to relationship and family difficulties, addiction, grief and intimacy-related issues. She also works with topics such as body image, parenting, career challenges and coping with life changes.
Colette is qualified to offer therapy online, by phone and in person, and she maintains full professional insurance. Her practice combines a person-centred foundation with targeted techniques when appropriate, enabling tailored support for each client’s goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Colette Safhill have?
Colette Safhill has 20 years of experience.
Is Colette Safhill a registered therapist?
Yes. She is BACP accredited. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Colette Safhill provide therapy?
Colette provides therapy in English.
Where is Colette Safhill located?
Colette is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Colette Safhill as my therapist?
You can work with Colette Safhill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Colette Safhill work with international clients?
Yes, Colette Safhill works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Colette Safhill 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy 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.
Approaches used in online therapy and what to expect
Colette integrates a person-centred approach that places the client’s experience at the heart of therapy, offering empathic listening and a supportive space to explore feelings, choices and relationships. This foundation is useful for general issues such as stress, low self-esteem, life transitions and relationship concerns.She is also trained in EMDR, a trauma-focused approach that helps people process upsetting memories and reduce their emotional intensity; EMDR is commonly used when past traumatic events continue to affect day-to-day life. Additionally, Colette draws on relationship-focused methods to address communication patterns and attachment issues, working with couples and individuals to improve understanding and connection.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Colette and the client will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs to decide which methods to use, adapting over time as work progresses and priorities shift.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits or those living at a distance. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver meaningful, goal-directed work through these formats, allowing clients to access consistent support in ways that fit their lives.