Zoe Hewlett, BACP

Zoe Hewlett is a counsellor who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and life changes such as midlife crisis. She also helps with relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma and eating or body image issues. Zoe works with individuals on practical steps they can use day to day.

With five years' professional experience she combines a person-centred way of working with cognitive behavioural ideas and existential thinking. That means she listens first, then helps clients notice thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. Zoe also explores questions of meaning and choice that often come up in midlife or during big transitions.

She aims to build simple, realistic action plans together with each person. Sessions commonly include setting small goals, trying out new coping skills and reviewing what is working. Zoe writes these plans in plain language so people can use them between appointments.

Zoe has worked across different settings and with a wide range of people. Her experience includes supporting people in emergency housing situations and addressing complex needs that can come with that context.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom. Zoe usually offers evening and weekend appointments, with occasional daytime slots available on request.

How Zoe's approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a trusting space. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say and helps them make sense of their situation. This approach is useful when someone needs to be heard and to clarify their priorities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and managing stressful situations by breaking problems into small, actionable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Zoe will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try approaches collaboratively to see what fits. That means working together to tailor sessions and adjust techniques as needed.

Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and offering more flexible hours. They can also allow shorter check-ins, evening appointments and the chance to try techniques at home between sessions.