About me
Hi, I'm Charlotte - a therapist, mental health social worker, and someone who genuinely gets what it's like when anxiety, OCD, or phobias take over your life.
Are you stuck in exhausting thought cycles? Avoiding places or situations because the fear feels too big? Maybe you're neurodivergent and finally have words for experiences that have confused you for years, but you're not sure what to do with that understanding?
I know what it's like to feel trapped in your own head. It's exhausting, confusing, and sometimes it feels like no one else quite gets what you're going through. I do.
If this sounds familiar, I want you to know - it doesn't have to stay this way, and you don't have to figure it out alone.
Here's what we might work on together:
- Breaking free from intrusive thoughts and compulsions that keep you stuck
- Taking your life back from phobias so work, relationships, and everyday things feel possible again
- Understanding body-focused repetitive behaviours without judgment
- Managing anxiety and emotional overwhelm (especially if you have ADHD)
- Making sense of your neurodivergent experience and validating what you've been through
- Feeling more in control of your nervous system and responses
- So that you can finish therapy feeling lighter, more grounded, and equipped with practical tools that actually work for your brain.
My approach
I use evidence-based techniques like CBT, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), ACT, and nervous system work based on Polyvagal Theory. But here's the thing - I also work as a sustainable florist outside the therapy room, and I bring that grounding, creative energy into our sessions. Think holistic care that's tailored to you and your goals, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
A bit more about me: I'm a mum, a I'm a Mental Health Social Worker and Perinatal Champion, and I've spent over 18 years and thousands of hours in community mental health. I'm deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and strong community connections - they're the things that truly make a difference alongside good therapy.
I create a space that's authentic to you. No asking you to fit into anyone else's box. You're the expert on your own experience.
Next steps
If any of this resonates with you, and you'd like to enquire about booking a free intro call or initial session with me, please feel free to message me directly.
Specialisms
OCD - Using structured Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and evidence-based techniques, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help ease intrusive thought cycles, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Inference CBT to look deeper at the doubt and meanings of your symptoms
Phobias - Gradual, supportive exposure and CBT to help you take your life back from fear and allow work, social, and relationships to feel easy and fulfilling again
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours - Understanding these behaviours, separating them from sensory needs, and using habit reversal therapy where appropriate, without judgment.
Anxiety & Emotional Regulation - Practical strategies in line with Polyvagal Theory and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy to help you feel more in control; particularly helpful for people with ADHD
Neurodivergent Affirming Support - Gentle therapy that helps to unpack and validate you and your experiences, without asking you to fit into anyone else's box. No diagnosis needed, you are your own expert.
Training, qualifications & experience
Therapies & Qualifications
- MSc in Mental Health Social Work
- Postgraduate Certificate in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Champion
- Newborn Observations Trained for Parental Bonding
- Suicide Prevention Trained
- Best Interest Assessor (Mental Capacity Expert)
- I’m registered with both BABCP and Social Work England and committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical and professional practice.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£95.00 per session
Additional information
Testimonials:
“Charlotte has helped me overcome parts of my mind I thought were completely broken. I have gone from not leaving the house due to crippling OCD to being sat in a cafe as I write this, drinking a coffee like everyone else. I feel unstoppable and I am so glad I came to therapy.” - Male with OCD
“I didn’t know how much I needed therapy until I started, Charlotte held the right conversations and has helped me to understand myself on a deeper level. I feel incredibly validated and worthy of the life I want.” - Female with ADHD
When I work
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Further information
I also offer art-therapy in the form of working with flowers to calm the nervous system and also provide those with attention disorders to support focus in treatment. You can find more about this on my website and instagram - The_Floral_Therapist
