Charlotte Crawford, BACP

Charlotte Crawford is a Scottish psychotherapist with 12 years of professional experience who draws on a broad clinical background to support people through challenging times. She trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-informed work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to each individual's needs. Charlotte also has a background in nursing and experience working with people affected by alcohol and drug issues, and she is qualified to counsel children and young people.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, parenting difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also attends to related issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and family problems, and first responder challenges. As a BACP practitioner - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - Charlotte follows professional standards while adapting interventions to each client.

Charlotte aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. She emphasises practical skills and self-awareness so that clients leave sessions with tools to manage difficulties and to continue growth between appointments. Taking the first step can require courage, and Charlotte welcomes enquiries from those ready to begin that process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Charlotte draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements this work by encouraging values-driven action and building psychological flexibility when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early attachment experiences to improve current relationships and emotional regulation, which can be especially helpful for issues like abandonment, parenting difficulties, and complex trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Charlotte works collaboratively with each person to find the best fit for their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She adapts methods over time as needs evolve so that therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions offer practical benefits for many clients. Video calls and phone sessions allow for face-to-face or verbal contact when meeting in person is difficult, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible options for ongoing support and check-ins. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals from different locations and to integrate therapy into busy or changeable schedules.