Charlotte O'Neill, BACP
Midlife and life-change counsellor
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- person-centred
- practical steps
- BACP member
About Charlotte
Charlotte O'Neill is a counsellor who helps people facing midlife questions and other major life changes. She offers a listening space for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, grief or career uncertainty. Her style is calm and person-centred, and she works at each person's pace.
Charlotte holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP. She has three years of experience supporting people through issues such as depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual rather than a fixed agenda.
Her approach draws on client-centred principles, existential ideas about meaning and choice, and solution-focused techniques aimed at practical steps. In sessions she listens, reflects and helps people notice what already works for them. Then they try small, realistic changes together.
Charlotte often helps people cope with practical pressures like work stress, caregiving demands, chronic illness or difficult family dynamics. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, body image concerns and challenges linked to autism and personality patterns when relevant.
People who are new to counselling can expect straightforward, down-to-earth support. Charlotte aims to make the first appointments clear and unhurried so clients can decide how they want to move forward.
Charlotte holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which she lists as BACP. She has three years of experience supporting people through issues such as depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the individual rather than a fixed agenda.
Her approach draws on client-centred principles, existential ideas about meaning and choice, and solution-focused techniques aimed at practical steps. In sessions she listens, reflects and helps people notice what already works for them. Then they try small, realistic changes together.
Charlotte often helps people cope with practical pressures like work stress, caregiving demands, chronic illness or difficult family dynamics. She also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, body image concerns and challenges linked to autism and personality patterns when relevant.
People who are new to counselling can expect straightforward, down-to-earth support. Charlotte aims to make the first appointments clear and unhurried so clients can decide how they want to move forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How Charlotte's approaches translate to online work
Charlotte draws on client-centred therapy, existential therapy and solution-focused work to guide online sessions. Client-centred therapy means the counsellor listens carefully and follows the person's lead, which helps when someone needs understanding and space to talk. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice and how to live with change, which can help in midlife transitions and times of uncertainty. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and practical changes to improve day-to-day life.Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Charlotte aims to discover what suits each person through conversation. She works collaboratively to match methods to the client’s goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made or priorities shift.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when small adjustments are needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to take time out of work for a longer appointment. Discussing practicalities during the first meeting helps ensure sessions fit with everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Charlotte work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and midlife changes, plus relationship, career and grief-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a person-centred approach, with existential and solution-focused ideas to help people reflect and find practical next steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has three years of experience working with a range of life issues and emotional difficulties.
What professional accreditation does she hold and where is she based?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and sessions arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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