Charlotte Hand , BACP

Charlotte Hand is a BACP-registered therapist who supports adults facing a range of emotional and practical difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship strain, stress and bereavement. She has completed specialist training in supporting adult survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD, and works within the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She attends regular professional supervision and continues her professional development through ongoing training.

As an integrative practitioner, Charlotte draws on a variety of therapeutic tools and adapts her approach to suit each person’s needs, offering both short-term and longer-term work. She aims to create a non-judgemental space in which people can explore the issues that brought them to therapy. Working collaboratively, she helps clients set goals, develop practical coping skills and move forward at a pace that feels manageable.

Charlotte recognises that reaching out for support takes courage and treats each person with respect and sensitivity. Previous clients have described her as trustworthy, reliable and patient. Her practice reflects a genuine commitment to the individuals she works with and to supporting them through meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Charlotte uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and supporting their own process of growth, which can help with relationship issues, self-esteem and adapting to life changes.

She also integrates trauma-focused therapy when working with survivors of abuse or people experiencing post-traumatic reactions. Trauma-focused work prioritises safety and pacing while addressing the ways past events continue to affect daily functioning and emotional wellbeing.

Mindfulness therapy is employed as a practical way to build awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations, reduce overwhelm and develop coping strategies for anxiety, stress and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charlotte works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver effective, tailored support.