Find a counsellor

Teresa Johnston, BACP

Based in the UK Online sessions

Compassionate person-centred counsellor and mindfulness teacher

Book with Teresa
Years in practice
3
Registration
BACP
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Relationship issues
Focus
Grief
About

About Teresa

Teresa Johnston is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, low self-esteem and parenting challenges. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can be heard and begin to make sense of difficult feelings. Teresa draws on person-centred listening and mindfulness to help clients cope with life changes and emotional overwhelm.

She practises in the United Kingdom and brings three years of experience working in healthcare and therapeutic settings.

Background and approach

Teresa holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP. She is also a qualified mindfulness teacher and is studying for a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling. Teresa prefers a collaborative, gentle style.

Sessions focus on understanding what matters most to the client and finding practical ways to manage emotions, improve communication and rebuild confidence. Mindfulness exercises are offered when helpful to learn simple ways of grounding and reducing reactivity. She can support people dealing with specific concerns such as sleep or eating difficulties, ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, compassion fatigue, and ongoing health-related stress.

Teresa also offers help with attachment and abandonment worries, body image, and coping after bereavement or major life events. People who choose Teresa can expect steady, patient work over time rather than quick fixes. She aims to help clients notice small shifts that improve daily coping and create clearer choices.

If someone wants to explore therapy, Teresa encourages a first step of a short introduction and a conversation about goals.

Focus areas and approaches

What Teresa works with

Everything Teresa lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Teresa helps people with.

Approaches Teresa lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.

Online support

How person-centred work and mindfulness translate online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s priorities. The therapist reflects what is said, helps clarify feelings and supports people to make their own choices. This approach suits issues like low self-esteem, relationship communication and making life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. Short exercises can help with anxiety, sleep problems and stress management, and can be practised between sessions to build steady coping skills.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Teresa will discuss goals, try different exercises and adjust the plan together so therapy fits the person's needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving responsibilities and travel, while keeping continuity of care.
Questions

Questions people ask about Teresa

What concerns does Teresa help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and parenting-related worries. Additional areas include sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar challenges and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is gentle and collaborative, focused on being heard and understood. Sessions use person-centred listening alongside mindfulness exercises when helpful.

What is Teresa's background and experience?

Teresa has three years of experience working in healthcare and therapeutic settings. She combines counselling practice with mindfulness teaching and ongoing postgraduate study.

What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?

She holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises from the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and Teresa accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

More counsellors who work with stress & anxiety

See all of them

5 years in practice

Warm counsellor for parenting and life changes

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • LGBT
  • Relationship
View profile