Charleen Raymond, BACP

Charleen Raymond is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strains and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes and midlife concerns. Charleen works from a practical, down-to-earth stance aimed at making sessions feel approachable and relevant.

She trained and practices with a mix of humanistic and existential ideas. That means conversations focus on what matters to each person and on finding meaning in difficult moments. Charleen adapts her methods to suit the individual, rather than using the same plan for everyone.

In sessions she listens closely and encourages clear, honest discussion. She uses everyday language and helps people spot small changes that make life feel more manageable. Practical steps and reflective work are combined so people leave with tools they can use between meetings.

Her background includes three years of professional experience and a BACP registration, which is noted as BACP. She also draws on approaches such as attachment-informed work, client-centred listening, cognitive strategies and emotionally-focused ideas when these fit the person’s needs.

Charleen aims to create an inclusive space that respects different identities and life situations. She understands barriers that can come from working-class roots and tries to make counselling accessible and free from judgement. If someone wants to explore purpose, relationships or big life transitions, she offers a steady, practical way to do that.

How her approaches shape online counselling

Charleen uses client-centred listening that puts the person's concerns first and helps them feel seen. This approach suits people who need an accepting space to talk through worries and decisions. Attachment-informed work looks at how past relationships shape present patterns and can help with communication problems and feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Charleen will discuss different ways of working and together decide what fits the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape what is tried in sessions and how progress is reviewed.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring roles or travel because sessions remove the need to travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins when time is tight, and video or phone choices can suit people who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt tasks, worksheets and reflective exercises so they work well across online meetings.