Online Counselling: UK & International

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Online Counselling UK & International

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Individuals and Couples

We offer online counselling for adults and couples across the UK and internationally.

If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to begin making sense of your experience. Our work is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in an understanding of how the nervous system responds to stress, trauma, and life experiences. 

Support is also available for pre-trial counselling, PTSD, and complex trauma (C-PTSD).

Therapy is not about fixing you. It is about creating enough safety for your system to settle, so that change can happen at your own pace.

Online sessions are offered by Kay Parkinson, Helen, Jacqui, and Roger.

Online Counselling for Anxiety, Trauma and Emotional Overwhelm

People come to therapy for many reasons. 

You may be experiencing:

• Anxiety or constant worry
• Trauma or past experiences that still feel present
• Grief or loss
• Emotional overwhelm or burnout
• Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward

Trauma-informed counselling can help you to:

• Understand your emotional and physical responses with compassion
• Reduce overwhelm and regulate your nervous system
• Work gently with trauma, shame, and long-held patterns
• Reconnect with a sense of steadiness and choice
• Feel less alone with what you are carrying

Online Couples Counselling

We also offer online couples counselling for partners who want to improve communication, rebuild connection, or navigate challenges together.

You may be:

• Experiencing repeated conflict
• Feeling distant or disconnected
• Struggling to communicate effectively
• Working through a difficult or painful experience

Couples therapy provides a structured, supportive space where both partners can feel heard. The focus is on understanding patterns, reducing blame, and creating a safer way of relating to each other.

Why Choose Online Therapy?

Online counselling offers a flexible and accessible way to access professional support, wherever you are in the UK or internationally.

It allows you to:

• Attend sessions from the comfort of your own space
• Fit therapy around work, family, or other commitments
• Access specialist trauma-informed support regardless of location

Online therapy maintains the same professional, ethical, and relational standards as face-to-face work.

Getting Started

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you are unsure what to expect.

You are welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation to explore whether counselling feels right for you. This is an opportunity to ask questions, talk through what you are looking for, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if online counselling is right for me?

You do not need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. Many people begin counselling because something does not feel quite right, even if they cannot fully explain why.

If you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, therapy can offer a space to begin understanding and working through those experiences.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person counselling?

Yes. Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face counselling for many people.

The most important factor is the relationship you build with your therapist. Online sessions still offer a consistent, confidential, and supportive space for this to develop.

Do we both need to attend couples sessions from the same location?

Not necessarily. 

Couples can join sessions from different locations, which can be helpful if you live apart or have different schedules. If this is something that might be helpful then you can discuss this option with Roger.

How do online counselling sessions take place?

Sessions take place via secure video platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.Once your session is booked, you will be sent a private link with clear instructions on how to join. You do not need any special equipment, just a stable internet connection and a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable.

Online sessions are held in the same way as in-person counselling, offering a confidential, supportive space to talk.

How is my information kept confidential (UK & international clients)?

Your privacy and confidentiality are taken seriously.For UK clients, personal data is handled in line with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. This includes how your information is stored, used, and protected.For clients based overseas, we take care to ensure that your information is handled securely and with the same high standard of care. 

Online sessions are conducted using secure, encrypted platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. However, it is important to be aware that privacy protections can vary between countries. In some regions, internet communications may be subject to monitoring or government surveillance. 

While we take steps to use secure systems, we cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality where local infrastructure or laws may limit this. If you are based outside the UK, we encourage you to consider your own privacy, including using a secure internet connection and choosing a safe, private space for your sessions.

What happens in the first session?

The first session is an opportunity to begin getting to know your therapist and to gently explore what has brought you to counselling. You can go at your own pace and share only what feels comfortable. 

There is no pressure to talk about anything before you are ready. Your therapist will be alongside you, offering a supportive and steady presence, and gently guiding the conversation so that it feels safe, contained and manageable.

The focus is on helping you feel at ease, beginning to make sense of your experiences, and considering what support might feel right for you moving forward.

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