Colette Safhill , BACP

Colette Safhill brings 20 years of experience as a person-centred psychotherapist, trained at the University of Essex. She is BACP accredited - a professional accreditation for counsellors and psychotherapists - and maintains professional insurance coverage. Colette works in a calm, non-judgemental way, focusing on what each person brings into the room and supporting them to explore their experience at their own pace.

Her post-qualifying training covers relationship therapy, trauma work, adoption and foster care issues, eating disorders, domestic abuse and EMDR. This additional training informs a flexible practice that responds to individual needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. She combines a person-centred stance with targeted trauma-informed interventions where appropriate.

Colette is able to work with people in person, by phone and online, tailoring sessions to the practical needs and preferences of each client. Her approach emphasises respectful listening, collaboration and the development of coping strategies that fit everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Colette works from a person-centred perspective, offering a warm, non-judgemental stance that prioritises the client’s own experience and goals. This approach helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen personal resources in a supportive environment.

She also uses EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - for people who have experienced trauma. EMDR helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, and it is often used when trauma symptoms are prominent.

Additionally, Colette integrates relationship-focused work to address patterns within couples and family dynamics, helping partners improve communication and resolve recurring difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Colette collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Colette is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it easier to access regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes and fit therapeutic work into everyday life.