Poppy Goguelin, BACP

Poppy Goguelin is a person-centered counsellor with a strong commitment to women's health and perinatal mental health, addressing the period from conception through the first year after birth. She also focuses on domestic violence and relationship difficulties, and has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, including pregnancy loss.

Poppy creates warm, friendly sessions that centre on the client's perspective, listening to understand each person's unique world view. She aims to work collaboratively to help clients build a happier, more fulfilling life, adapting her approach to the needs of the individual. For those who prefer a more goal-oriented route, she offers tailored plans using solution-focused techniques to address specific concerns.

Taking the initial step toward change is recognised as an important achievement, and Poppy offers steady support as people begin that journey. She holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), reflecting her connection to professional standards. Poppy welcomes enquiries from people seeking help with a range of emotional and relational challenges and strives to provide a compassionate space for exploration and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Poppy commonly draws on client-centered therapy, which places the client's experience at the heart of sessions and supports individuals in exploring feelings, values and personal goals in a non-judgemental space. This approach is helpful for people seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships.

She also uses solution-focused therapy when clients prefer to work toward specific, practical goals. Solution-focused work emphasises small, achievable steps and can be useful for managing stress, resolving particular relationship issues, or navigating life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is shaped collaboratively. Registered professionals and therapists, including Poppy, will work with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options support ongoing access to care and allow clients to continue work with a therapist in a format that suits their life.