- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Guilt and shame work
- Workplace and career issues
About Neil
Neil Cochrane is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and relationship concerns. He also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, workplace strain, parenting pressures and issues tied to guilt and shame.
Neil uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside an integrative approach. He adapts sessions to a person's preferences and practical needs. Sessions focus on clear, usable steps and talking through patterns that keep difficult feelings going.
In conversation he pays attention to what has felt most stuck for the person. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviours, trying out new ways of coping, and checking what works day to day. The aim is to make changes that fit normal routines and responsibilities.
People often come with problems linked to work, identity, or family roles. Neil helps people sort through guilt and shame without judgement, and works with practical problems such as sleeping or eating difficulties that feed into distress.
He describes his role as collaborative - helping someone notice what is getting in the way and testing straightforward alternatives. That practical focus applies whether someone is managing compassion fatigue, adjusting to a life change, or tackling persistent worry.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats so they match personal needs.
How CBT and integrative work translate to online sessions
Neil uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test different behaviours. CBT sessions often involve setting clear goals, practising new responses between meetings, and reviewing what helped or did not. This approach suits problems such as anxiety, guilt, low mood and sleep or eating difficulties.He describes his overall method as integrative, which means he combines CBT with other useful techniques to match a person's preferences. That might mean more practical skills on some weeks and more conversational reflection on others. Deciding which combination to use is a collaborative process based on the client’s needs and aims.
Practical benefits of meeting online are that sessions can fit around work or caring responsibilities and reduce travel time. If you are considering this counsellor, confirm which online formats he currently offers before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to keep regular appointments and to apply what they work on directly into daily life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief and issues such as sleeping and eating difficulties.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses an integrative approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to examine thoughts and behaviours that maintain guilt or shame and to try out new coping steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of counselling experience working in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.