Directory entry

Brigitte Buss, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Grief Self esteem

Ready when you are

Brigitte sees clients through BetterHelp. Answer a few questions to ask about starting - free, and no commitment.

Affiliate link. We will earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Brigitte Buss helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related concerns. Her aim is to offer calm, practical help so people can take the next step forward.

Brigitte describes people as the experts in their own stories. She listens for strengths and practical options rather than labelling problems. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what matters most, and small steps that can make life feel more manageable.

Background and approach

She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to trauma, loss and relationship issues. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. Brigitte explains ideas plainly and works with clients to try approaches that fit their situation.

Brigitte carries a BACP credential, which is listed as BACP. She has four years of professional experience and is based in Kentucky while accepting international clients. Sessions can be arranged in English and offered via several online formats.

People meet her for a mixture of short practical tools and deeper conversations about family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication and navigation of divorce or blended-family challenges. She also supports those dealing with control or commitment issues and the emotional effects of disaster or trauma. Her style is steady and encouraging.

She helps people notice strengths, practise new ways of relating, and take manageable actions toward better day-to-day coping.

Approaches that suit trauma, grief and relationships

Brigitte uses evidence-based approaches that are practical and focused on the person’s goals. One common approach helps people process traumatic events and reduce their emotional intensity by working through troubling memories and learning coping strategies to manage distress. Another approach focuses on grief and loss, helping people make sense of painful change and find ways to carry on with everyday life while honouring what they have lost.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist partners with each person to identify what feels most helpful, trying out methods and adjusting over time based on the client’s goals and preferences. This collaborative path means approaches are tailored rather than imposed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and have longer conversations while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity when circumstances change.

What kinds of concerns does Brigitte focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression. There are also focused areas like attachment issues, codependency and family of origin problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She highlights strengths and offers practical steps alongside deeper conversational work.

What is her professional background?

She has four years of professional experience and has worked mostly in independent practice settings. Her work includes supporting people through trauma, grief and relationship concerns.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She is based in Kentucky and holds a BACP credential, noted as BACP.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Brigitte

Brigitte takes enquiries through BetterHelp. You answer a few questions about what you are looking for, then arrange sessions if it seems like a fit. Browsing costs nothing and you are not committing to anything by reading this page.

Brigitte Buss, BACP

Background and approach

Approaches that suit trauma, grief and relationships

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety