Trudie Johnston , BACP, NCPS

Trudie Johnston is a registered counsellor in the United Kingdom who works with adults aged 18 and over. With six years of experience in both private practice and clinical settings, she developed her commitment to supporting people after volunteering in bereavement services, an experience that inspired her to train as a counsellor.

Her practice has included work with a broad range of concerns such as bereavement, relational problems, disability and health challenges, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. Trudie draws on a foundation in person-centered counselling alongside further training in attachment theory, cognitive behavioral approaches and psychodynamic ideas, blending these methods to suit the unique needs of each client.

She holds BACP and NCPS credentials, indicating professional registration and a commitment to recognised standards of professional practice in counselling. Trudie aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she understands firsthand how daunting it can be to seek help, having experienced counselling herself. When a client is ready to take the first step, Trudie offers steady support and collaborative guidance through the early stages of therapy and beyond.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Trudie works from a blend of proven therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can help with issues like intimacy, abandonment, and relationship difficulties by exploring emotional bonds and safety in relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and provides a supportive, empathic space where a person can explore feelings and build self-worth; this approach is helpful for stress, low self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it useful for anxiety, depression and coping with stressful situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision. Trudie works with each person to understand their goals, preferences and needs, and then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online therapy with Trudie is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and fit sessions into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt their methods to the online setting.