Margaret Brannigan , BACP
Person-centered counsellor for practical change
- Client-centered support
- CBT and mindfulness
- Accepting international clients
About Margaret Brannigan
Margaret Brannigan is a qualified counsellor and mediator with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She is registered with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. Margaret has worked with clients aged 11 to 78, bringing practical skills and calm presence to work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Her practice focuses on common and complex issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and intimacy-related concerns. Margaret also works with neurodiversity and attention differences such as ADHD, as well as eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, and mood conditions such as bipolar. She has additional experience addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication and commitment challenges.
Trained primarily in client-centered approaches and experienced in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques, Margaret views clients as experts in their own lives and aims to create a supportive environment that enables exploration, problem solving, and goal attainment. She offers practical strategies alongside reflective, person-focused work to help people unlock resources and take meaningful steps forward.
Margaret describes her role as a collaborator who walks alongside clients as they navigate change, heal from loss, and build coping skills. She welcomes international clients and adapts her approach to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences.
Her practice focuses on common and complex issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, and intimacy-related concerns. Margaret also works with neurodiversity and attention differences such as ADHD, as well as eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, and mood conditions such as bipolar. She has additional experience addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication and commitment challenges.
Trained primarily in client-centered approaches and experienced in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based techniques, Margaret views clients as experts in their own lives and aims to create a supportive environment that enables exploration, problem solving, and goal attainment. She offers practical strategies alongside reflective, person-focused work to help people unlock resources and take meaningful steps forward.
Margaret describes her role as a collaborator who walks alongside clients as they navigate change, heal from loss, and build coping skills. She welcomes international clients and adapts her approach to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Margaret Brannigan have?
Margaret Brannigan has 11 years of experience.
Is Margaret Brannigan a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In which languages does Margaret Brannigan provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Margaret Brannigan located?
Margaret Brannigan is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Margaret Brannigan as my therapist?
You can work with Margaret Brannigan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Margaret Brannigan work with international clients?
Yes, Margaret Brannigan works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Margaret Brannigan 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 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 that translate well to online therapy
Margaret works from a client-centered perspective that prioritizes the person's own experience - creating a collaborative space where the therapist listens carefully, reflects understanding, and supports the client's aims. This approach helps with relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, grief, and a wide range of personal challenges by focusing on the client’s priorities and strengths.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop more effective coping strategies. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy is another component of her practice, offering simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can benefit stress, anger, and trauma-related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Margaret works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options and adapt techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to consistent support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and receive care from different locations while working with a registered professional.
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