Brian Doherty, BACP

Brian Doherty is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to guide people through difficult times. He works from the view that each person knows their own story best, and he supports them to find paths forward. Brian holds BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) recognition and has around 10 years of professional experience in the UK.

He often helps people coping with grief and loss, and supports those dealing with depression, anger, intimacy concerns and LGBT-related matters. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties and relationship communication problems. Brian pays attention to the specific pressures that come with ageing and geriatric issues when these are part of a person's concerns.

His practice draws on psychodynamic and Jungian ideas to look at patterns that repeat in a person's life. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop calm awareness and reduce reactivity. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the sessions focused on the person's own priorities and pace.

In sessions Brian listens for strengths and practical steps. He encourages small, achievable changes and clearer ways of relating to others. People can expect a reflective and steady process that aims to build resilience over time.

Brian works with adults in the United Kingdom and communicates in English. International clients can be considered. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

How Brian's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's priorities first and emphasises active listening and empathy. Online sessions using this approach focus on what the client wants to address and adapt the pace and topics to their needs.

Psychodynamic and Jungian ideas look at patterns from the past that influence current feelings and relationships. In remote work these approaches use conversation to uncover recurring themes and personal symbols that matter to the client.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Brian will discuss goals and preferences with each person and together they will decide which methods to use. That collaboration helps shape sessions so they feel useful and manageable.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Some formats can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to avoid being on camera when that helps someone focus. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking to make sure they suit your routine and needs.