About Charlotte
Charlotte McKean helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief or life changes. She uses a warm, straightforward style so conversations feel calm and clear. Charlotte aims to create a steady space where a person can speak openly and think about next steps.
She has seven years of experience working with issues such as trauma and abuse, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, self-harm and addictions. Charlotte also supports people facing relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, compassion fatigue and work-related problems.
How Charlotte works
She pays particular attention to feelings of guilt, shame and low self-esteem. Her way of working is client-centred, which means sessions follow the person’s priorities and pace. She also uses emotionally-focused approaches to look at relationship patterns, hypnotherapy for calming and behavioural change, mindfulness to build present-moment skills, and trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting everyday life.
Charlotte holds BACP accreditation, which recognises her professional standing with a national body. She practises from the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. She also accepts clients living outside the UK.
Sessions are offered in different formats, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. People typically begin by sharing what they want to work on, and then Charlotte helps shape a plan that fits their goals. Taking the first step can feel difficult, and Charlotte offers steady, non-judgemental support to help people move towards change and clearer ways of coping.
Charlotte lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Charlotte works with
The areas below are the ones Charlotte selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Charlotte’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s priorities at the heart of each session. The therapist listens, reflects and follows what matters most to the client to help them make changes at their own pace. This approach suits people who need time to find their words and to set practical goals.Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how emotions shape relationship patterns and personal reactions. It helps someone identify underlying needs and try new ways of responding, which can reduce repeated conflict or distress in close connections.
Charlotte will work collaboratively to find the best approach for each person. She discusses goals and preferences during early sessions and adjusts methods over time so the plan fits how the client wants to work. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy itself rather than a one-time decision.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable.
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