Teresa Johnston, BACP

Teresa Johnston is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief and low self-esteem. She supports those coping with life changes, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses, career moves and some long-term mood conditions. Teresa works from a calm, non-judgemental stance and focuses on listening carefully so people feel genuinely heard.

Her way of working is person-centred, which means conversations centre on the client’s experience rather than a fixed set of techniques. She also integrates mindfulness practices to help with grounding, emotional regulation and increasing present-moment awareness. Sessions are paced to suit the individual and aim to make day-to-day coping feel more manageable.

Teresa trained to a professional diploma level in counselling and holds the BACP credential. She has three years of practice and a background that includes healthcare and therapeutic settings in the United Kingdom. This experience informs a practical, empathetic style that balances listening with gentle guidance.

In sessions she will help you name what feels difficult, notice recurring patterns and try small changes that may reduce distress. Work may include breathing and attention exercises, reflective conversation and setting realistic short-term goals. Teresa welcomes international clients and conducts work in English.

If you want to begin, the usual next step is to use the site process to match with her and schedule an initial session. The therapist asks people to complete a brief questionnaire first so sessions can start focused and relevant to your needs.

How Teresa uses person-centred work and mindfulness online

Teresa draws on person-centred counselling to place the client’s experience at the heart of sessions. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person, with the therapist listening and reflecting rather than directing. This approach helps when people are sorting through grief, relationship worries or identity questions.

She also uses mindfulness methods to build calm and attention. Mindfulness practice in therapy typically involves simple breathing or body-awareness exercises and short attention tasks that reduce reactivity and help with anxiety or sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Teresa will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt sessions as you go, so technique and pace match your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where you shape what comes next.

The biography does not specify which online formats are used, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make sessions easier to fit into a busy life and reduce travel time. It can also allow a shorter check-in when needed or remove the need to be on camera if that suits you better. Registered or accredited professionals can offer helpful remote support, and Teresa uses her person-centred and mindfulness approaches to do this work with clients.