Sorcha Coulston , BACP

Sorcha Coulston is a United Kingdom credentialed therapist with three years of professional experience and a BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has supported people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, and the challenges of grief and loss, and has worked with clients on motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and bipolar disorder.

Sorcha believes that each person is the expert in their own story and that their existing strengths can be a foundation for change. She emphasizes a collaborative approach that honors individual resilience and resources. Acknowledging that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, she offers steady support for those taking that first step, helping them build on strengths and move toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while taking committed steps toward valued goals. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties; it typically involves practical exercises and collaborative problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections, helping clients address relationship difficulties, loneliness, and issues around trust and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Sorcha Coulston works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that fit their needs, preferences, and goals, adapting strategies over time so the work remains focused and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can provide meaningful, supportive work through these accessible options.