Dr. Doreen Fleet , BACP

Dr. Doreen Fleet is a BACP-accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with 23 years of clinical experience. She supports adults navigating stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career challenges, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and other life changes. Her practice also addresses concerns such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, isolation, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-harm, and compassion fatigue.

Drawing on a strengths-based outlook, Dr. Fleet treats each person as the expert of their own story while offering guidance to uncover and build on existing resources. She combines empathetic listening with practical skills to help clients manage symptoms, improve communication, restore confidence, and clarify goals. Her work is informed by client-centered principles alongside evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral strategies, existential reflection, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused techniques.

Experienced with LGBT clients and family systems, Dr. Fleet takes a collaborative, tailored approach that prioritizes the client’s needs and preferences. She aims to create steady, measurable progress toward a more meaningful and manageable life while respecting the individual pace and priorities of those she works with.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dr. Fleet often integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address practical problems and emotional distress. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and partnership - it helps clients explore their values, build self-awareness, and find personal meaning when facing life transitions or relationship struggles. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses structured techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, panic, and other symptoms.

She also brings trauma-focused methods into work when past events are impacting current functioning - this helps people process distressing memories and strengthen coping strategies. Determining which approach fits best is a collaborative process; Dr. Fleet works with each person to assess needs, try approaches, and adjust the plan according to progress and preferences.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging - make it possible to access licensed professionals with greater flexibility. These formats can accommodate different schedules, reduce travel, and allow people to receive consistent support from wherever they are, while maintaining a therapeutic focus on goals and practical tools for everyday life.