Teresa Johnston, BACP

Teresa Johnston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and midlife questions. She works with people who are struggling with self-esteem, career changes, parenting pressures, sleep or eating concerns, and those coping with ADHD, bipolar or compassion fatigue. Teresa aims to create a warm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard.

Her style is person-centred and calm. Teresa listens for what matters to each individual and follows their pace. She uses mindfulness practices to help people stay present and reduce overwhelm. Sessions focus on what the person wants to work on, not on quick fixes.

Teresa trained to a Professional Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She is also a qualified mindfulness teacher and a member of COSCA. She is completing a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling.

In practice, Teresa helps people untangle difficult feelings and make practical changes. Conversations might cover communication patterns, coping tools for anxiety, ways to manage mood swings, or steps to rebuild confidence. Mindfulness exercises and reflective listening are commonly used.

People who choose her work collaboratively set goals together. Teresa emphasises steady progress and learning new ways to respond to stress. She accepts clients from the UK and international clients who wish to work in English.

How client-centred work and mindfulness translate online

Teresa uses a person-centred approach, which means she listens carefully and follows what matters to each client. This approach focuses on understanding your experience and working at a pace that feels right for you. It is useful for exploring life changes, relationship concerns and self-esteem issues.

She also draws on mindfulness teaching to bring attention to the present moment. Mindfulness exercises can help with anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm by building skills to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgement.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will discuss goals and preferences and together you will choose whether to emphasise listening-based counselling, practical coping strategies or mindfulness practice. This is a collaborative process and can change as therapy progresses.

The therapist's biography does not detail specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and can make short check-ins between appointments feasible. If you are considering online work, check the format options and schedule, and Teresa can help you decide how to make sessions suit your everyday life.