Sian Readings, BACP

Sian Readings aims to make talking about life’s challenges as straightforward and comfortable as possible. She adopts a friendly, down-to-earth manner and offers a non-judgmental space where clients are invited to be honest and to work through issues at their own pace.

Sian supports people facing anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties, and she has experience helping clients navigate the ups and downs of pregnancy, birth, the postnatal period and the transition into parenthood. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Sian’s approach is to remain alongside each person, combining understanding with practical guidance as they explore their concerns.

Sian is accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which is a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. Her practice focuses on creating a calm, accepting environment where clients can develop insight, build coping strategies and work toward clearer ways of managing everyday stresses and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person rather than on a set of techniques. In this approach Sian creates an accepting environment, listens closely and helps clients explore their feelings and values so they can find their own solutions. It is often helpful for issues like low mood, relationship struggles and adjusting to life changes.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns can influence present behaviour and relationships. Sian uses this approach to help clients gain insight into recurring emotions or relationship patterns, which can be useful when working with attachment issues, intimacy concerns and complicated emotional responses.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey and Sian treats it as a collaborative process. She will work with each client to identify goals, consider different ways of working and adapt the therapeutic style to match individual needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - so clients can choose the format that suits their schedule and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, manage appointments around busy lives and access support from different locations, while still working with registered professionals and therapists who can guide the process.