Colette Safhill, BACP

Colette Safhill is a BACP-accredited psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 20 years of clinical experience. She trained in client-centered psychotherapy at the University of Essex and works from a person-focused perspective that privileges each client’s experience and pace. BACP accreditation indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and signals adherence to recognised professional standards.

Colette adopts a non-judgmental, collaborative stance and responds to whatever clients bring into the therapy space. She has completed post-qualifying training in relationship therapy, trauma work, adoption-related issues, eating disorders, domestic abuse and EMDR for trauma processing. Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, grief, intimacy and LGBT-related issues, as well as sleep and eating problems, parenting and career challenges.

She is qualified to work online, by phone and in person, and accepts international clients. Colette draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioural techniques, DBT-informed skills and EMDR where appropriate, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online therapy

Colette offers client-centered work that focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective - this approach supports people who need empathy, acceptance and space to explore feelings and life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours; it is often applied for anxiety, low mood and stress-related concerns. EMDR is available for trauma-related difficulties and involves structured processing to reduce the impact of distressing memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Colette will work with clients to identify goals, discuss which methods might fit best and adapt the pace and techniques to suit individual preferences and needs. This collaborative planning helps create a tailored path for change.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, those living abroad or anyone who prefers remote contact. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access registered professionals from different locations and fit therapy into everyday life without sacrificing therapeutic depth.