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Brenda Sutcliffe, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 14 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

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Brenda Sutcliffe has 14 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and focuses on practical support for common problems. Brenda works in a straightforward, respectful way and aims to make the first steps easier for anyone reaching out.

She helps people facing stress, anxiety and low mood, and supports those dealing with addiction and workplace strain.

Background and approach

Relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and issues with commitment are also within her area of focus. Brenda pays attention to how these problems affect day-to-day life and looks for clear ways to move forward. Her approach puts the person at the centre.

Client-Centred Therapy means the conversation follows the client’s needs and pace so they can feel heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and helps people try new behaviours that reduce distress. Brenda also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change when motivation feels low.

Solution-Focused Therapy supports people in identifying small practical steps they can take now. These flexible methods are used together depending on what each person needs. Starting therapy with Brenda involves simple, concrete steps.

She helps clients set realistic goals and checks in regularly to adjust the plan. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday changes people can sustain.

How Brenda’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client’s experience and priorities, and online sessions mirror that by letting the conversation follow what matters most to the person. This approach helps people feel listened to and guides the work at the client’s pace.

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and introduces practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT often uses short exercises between sessions and clear goal-setting to build day-to-day skills for stress, anxiety and low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda discusses options with each person and chooses methods based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. She treats the choice as collaborative and checks in regularly to make sure the plan is working.

Online sessions can be more flexible for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for shorter check-ins, notes between sessions, or for people who find it easier to write than talk. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily routines.

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems and low self-esteem, plus related issues such as guilt, shame and workplace strain.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centred style that listens first and follows the client’s lead, combined with practical techniques from CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

Brenda has 14 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting procedures handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Brenda Sutcliffe, BACP

Background and approach

How Brenda’s approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety