Calee Litteken , BACP

Calee Litteken is a mental health counsellor and counselling supervisor based in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, originally from Texas in the United States. Her clinical style is described as honest, warm and open, creating a space where clients can scream, cry, laugh or simply be as they work through difficult moments. She practices an integrative approach that draws on humanistic, person-centred, existential and cognitive behavioural ideas, with a strong emphasis on person-centred work that supports people in discovering their own answers.

Calee is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), which recognises professional standards for counsellors in the UK. She completed her initial counselling training at the University of North Texas in 2017, with particular study in cognitive behavioural therapy, work with adolescents and young adults, and expressive arts therapy. She also undertook LGBT affirmative therapy training at Southern Methodist University and completed a conversion psychology course at Coventry University focused on counselling self-efficacy with psychosis. In 2022 she earned a postgraduate certificate in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling from Nottingham University. She began supervising in 2024 and is scheduled to undertake Person-Centred Experiential Counselling Supervisor Training in February 2025.

Calee has worked across crisis and suicide response teams in Texas, served as a hospital liaison to support transitions after inpatient care, and volunteered with the Shakespeare Hospice from 2021 to 2023 providing end-of-life and bereavement counselling. In addition to private practice, she works as a counsellor for depression within the NHS. She has supported clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, phobias, sexuality and gender identity issues, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, pre-bereavement and bereavement, life transitions, workplace concerns, sleep difficulties and feelings of meaninglessness. She typically offers morning sessions and may occasionally accommodate other times by request; individuals seeking regular evenings or weekends are advised to consider other options at this time.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Sessions

Calee integrates client-centered therapy into online sessions by offering an empathic, non-judgmental space that prioritises the client’s experience and personal goals - this approach supports self-exploration, identity work and issues like self-esteem and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it a practical choice for addressing anxiety, depression and panic-related symptoms. Existential therapy invites reflection on meaning, purpose and values, which can be helpful for clients facing grief, life transitions or feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is decided collaboratively. Calee works with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals and preferences so the work feels meaningful and manageable rather than prescriptive. Clients are encouraged to shape the direction of therapy as their circumstances evolve.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make regular therapy more accessible for those with busy schedules, mobility limitations or international locations. Licensed professionals can deliver the same therapeutic approaches across these formats, allowing clients to choose the mode of communication that best fits their life and comfort level.