Tetiana Brotherton, BACP

Tetiana Brotherton is an integrative counsellor who brings focused expertise in compulsive sexual behaviours and recovery. She works with a wide age range of people, from adolescents to older adults, supporting those who present with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, childhood trauma, bereavement and loss, historic abuse, low self-esteem, relationship and attachment challenges, and issues affecting LGBTQ+ clients.

Her practice is grounded in compassion and a non-judgmental stance, offering a consistent therapeutic space for exploration and healing. Tetiana aims to help individuals make sense of difficult experiences, develop healthier patterns in relationships, and reclaim a sense of agency in their lives. She emphasises practical support alongside emotional understanding, tailoring her approach to each person’s needs.

Tetiana holds BACP, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors in the United Kingdom. She invites those seeking change to take the first step toward a more fulfilling life, offering steady guidance throughout the recovery and growth process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Recovery

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an empathic, non-judgmental space where the client’s own perspective and strengths are central. This approach supports people working through issues like low self-esteem, relationship problems, and attachment concerns by promoting self-exploration and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many forms of compulsive behaviour where learning new coping skills can reduce distress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be helpful for managing stress, rumination, and patterns linked to trauma or addictive behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tetiana works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Registered professionals and therapists often combine elements from different approaches to create a personalised plan.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into daily life and to access support when in-person options are limited. These formats allow continuity of care and make it simpler to maintain regular appointments and progress toward goals.