Colette Hutchison, BACP

Colette Hutchison understands that reaching out for support can feel like a significant step and believes it can be the start of meaningful personal change. She offers steady, compassionate support to people navigating difficult circumstances or seeking to improve their overall well-being, meeting each person where they are and helping them move forward.

Her practice emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for progress. Drawing on client-centred principles, she aims to create a space in which clients feel fully heard, valued, and accepted. Whether working with specific problems or exploring greater self-awareness, she stays present with clients as they identify solutions that work for them and explore thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement.

Colette holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy - a master-level degree - and a BSc in Psychology and Counselling - a bachelor-level degree - both from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She also has a certificate in listening skills from COSCA and training in suicide intervention skills from Public Health Scotland. She is listed with the BACP.

Her experience includes work as a student counsellor at the University of Glasgow, providing online counselling for a Crisis Counselling charity in Scotland, and offering listening services to staff and family members at Glasgow Royal Infirmary during the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to other commitments she does not currently offer evening or weekend sessions. Her working schedule on the platform is 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Thursday and 10am - 2pm on Friday (BST).

How Colette’s Approaches Work in Online Therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, accepting relationship where the client’s own goals and pace guide the work. In this approach the therapist listens deeply and reflects what matters to the client, which can help with issues like low self-esteem, grief, relationship strains, and coping with life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and small changes that move a person toward their desired outcomes. It is goal-oriented and can be especially useful for addressing stress, anxiety, career decisions, and relationship or parenting challenges by building on existing strengths and resources.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Colette works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as progress unfolds so the plan remains relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow for face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide real-time or ongoing options for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to access registered professionals and maintain continuity of care without compromising the therapeutic relationship.