About Colin
Colin Agnew helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression. He also supports concerns such as grief, intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, anger, low self-esteem and career worries. Colin works with people on LGBT issues, bipolar challenges, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
He combines practical tools with calm listening to help people take steps forward. Colin uses a human-centred, relational way of working. He puts the person first and follows what matters most to them.
How Colin works
Sessions are straightforward and paced to each person. Conversations are used to uncover what gets in the way and to build new ways of coping. His approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, among other influences.
That means he helps people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and repair key emotional connections. He also offers existential ideas about life purpose and meaning when those questions arise. Colin has around 10 years of experience in counselling and psychotherapy and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
He has worked in both face-to-face and online settings and has many hundreds of hours of client time. People choose him when they want a relaxed, thoughtful counsellor who listens without rushing. He aims to help people find clearer direction and practical steps to feel better.
If someone prefers talking online or by phone he offers that too.
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What Colin works with
The areas below are the ones Colin selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress and issues where people feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, and it can be useful for intimacy issues, relationship strain and attachment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a supportive space so a person can find their own solutions and build self-trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colin will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods to match each person's needs, goals and preferences. The choice of approach is collaborative and may shift as sessions progress.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when tone and expression matter. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins, written reflection and easier scheduling around work or family commitments. Many people find these options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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