- guilt and shame
- stress and coping
- attachment issues
About Colette
Colette Robinson is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including issues connected to guilt and shame.
Colette uses straightforward conversation to help people talk through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on identifying what keeps painful thoughts active and on developing practical ways to respond differently. She aims for clear, manageable steps rather than jargon or long plans.
Her approach is person-centred and person-led. She listens to what matters most to each person and works at a steady pace. Topics Colette often addresses include attachment and abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, commitment and control issues, and coping after separation.
Colette also supports people dealing with cancer, caregiver stress, blended family tensions, and aspects of alternative sex culture such as kink and BDSM. She talks through the emotional and practical impacts of these situations and helps clients find ways to cope day to day.
With three years in practice she draws on simple, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients make sense of feelings and take small steps forward. New clients are invited to begin by completing a short questionnaire and scheduling an initial session to see how working together might help.
How Colette adapts evidence-based methods to online work
Colette describes her practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and build manageable coping strategies. One common approach is focused reflection and problem-solving, which helps people notice patterns in their thinking and try different responses to stress, anxiety or guilt. Another approach emphasises stabilising activities and practical coping skills to manage symptoms of depression and trauma, such as paced breathing, routine planning and small behavioural experiments.Finding the right mix of approaches is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to identify which methods feel most useful and adjusts the plan as needs and goals change. Clients are involved in choosing what to try next and how to measure progress in ordinary life.
The original biography does not list session formats, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Many people choose remote work because it can fit around daily responsibilities, reduce travel time and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper reflection. Discussing format and timing at first contact helps ensure sessions fit into everyday life and practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. Colette also addresses related issues such as forgiveness and abandonment.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her method uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns that keep painful feelings active. Sessions focus on small, practical steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Colette has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. She applies that experience when helping clients explore and manage difficult emotions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Confirm any regional or time-zone considerations when arranging a session.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether appointments are remote or in-person.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the subscription details for pricing that applies to your region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.