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Collette Treen, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 5 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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Collette Treen is a Humanistic counsellor practising client-centred ways of working. She holds BACP registration and has five years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Collette aims to make conversations straightforward and approachable for anyone feeling overwhelmed.

She creates a calm space where people can talk about difficult feelings without being judged. Sessions focus on listening, reflecting and helping clients find their own answers. Collette places value on respect and empathy in every meeting.

Background and approach

Her work often addresses relationship worries and problems with communication. She also supports people facing grief, abuse, workplace strain and major life changes. Additional areas of focus include abandonment, attachment issues, guilt and shame, and feeling isolated or empty.

Collette works with issues around sexuality and LGBT concerns, and she is experienced in helping with compassion fatigue and career stress. She also supports young adults and those struggling with self-harm thoughts or low self‑love by discussing manageable steps and coping strategies. Her background includes time in both organisational settings and independent practice in the United Kingdom.

Collette uses client-centred methods to keep the pace and direction of therapy guided by the person in the room. If someone wants a straightforward, warm approach, she offers steady support while they make changes.

Client-centred support online and in real time

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting feelings and asking questions that help build self-understanding. This approach works well for worries such as anxiety, low self-worth, relationship concerns and navigating life changes.

Humanistic practice places value on the person's experience and aims to create a respectful, non-judgemental space. The counsellor works collaboratively with the client to identify goals and adjust the approach as needed, so the process is shaped by the client's needs and preferences rather than a fixed method.

Online therapy can be practical for busy schedules or when attending in person is difficult. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth situations, and live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a work break or manage communication over time. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists who use client-centred methods, can adapt these formats to support clarity, continuity and flexibility in care.

What kinds of problems does Collette help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family problems, trauma and grief.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Collette practises client-centred therapy, which means she listens actively and follows the client's pace while offering empathy and reflection.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of experience working in organisations and in independent practice in the United Kingdom.

What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can she work with clients outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How are costs and the start process handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 5 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Collette Treen, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred support online and in real time

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety