Megan Flanagan, BACP, NCPS

Megan Flanagan offers tailored therapy that adapts to each person she works with, drawing on a range of methods so that sessions meet individual needs. She emphasises a humanistic, client-focused relationship as the foundation for change, then brings in tools such as cognitive approaches, psychoeducation and creative outlets where they suit a client's goals and preferences.

Across her training and practice she has learned that the client’s wishes, goals and commitment are central to progress. Many people who seek her support report feeling disconnected from who they are, having left abusive situations, struggling with changes after becoming a parent, or coping with chronic illness or other health considerations. These experiences can bring anxiety, low mood and uncertainty about the future, and she has supported people through domestic abuse recovery, postnatal depression and shifts in self-worth.

Megan draws on her own lived experience of an abusive relationship and postnatal depression to inform her empathy and approach, and she aims to make the first step of asking for help as welcoming and reassuring as possible. She works within professional ethical frameworks as a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the NCPS, both organisations that set standards for counselling and psychotherapy practice.

If someone feels that her approach might be a good fit, Megan invites them to reach out and begin a collaborative journey toward greater wellbeing.

Client-Centered and Trauma-Focused Support Online

Client-Centered Therapy places the client at the heart of the process, offering a warm, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s priorities. This approach helps people explore identity, self-esteem, parenting challenges and life transitions at a pace that feels right for them.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of abuse, loss and other traumatic experiences. It offers structured, practical ways to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and to build coping skills for anxiety, depression and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Megan will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress is made. This shared decision-making ensures therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing lives. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow work from home or other comfortable settings, and make consistent support more accessible for those managing parenting, health issues or other commitments.