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Tracey Slater

Tracey Slater, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - Guilt and shame, Anxiety

  • Trauma sensitive
  • Neurodivergent affirming
  • Integrative approach

About Tracey

Tracey Slater is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes, as well as issues such as parenting, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and feelings of guilt and shame.

Tracey describes herself as an integrative therapist who draws on different theories to suit each person. She uses a trauma-sensitive stance and says she is neurodivergent-affirming. Sessions focus on what the client brings and on practical ways to make sense of difficult feelings.

Her way of working is straightforward. She listens to what matters to the client and adapts techniques to the situation. That can include talking through unhelpful patterns, learning new ways to manage overwhelming feelings, and developing steps to cope better day to day.

Tracey pays attention to how past experiences link to present struggles, especially when shame or guilt are involved. She also helps people facing caregiving strain or ageing and geriatric concerns. The emphasis is on gradual change and on building skills that fit everyday life.

People can expect a respectful, non-judgemental approach that keeps them involved in decisions about therapy. Tracey asks about each person's goals and preferences and works with those priorities throughout the therapeutic work.

How Tracey uses therapeutic techniques online

Tracey describes herself as an integrative therapist and works from a trauma-sensitive, neurodivergent-affirming perspective. Integrative therapy means she combines different evidence-based ideas to suit the person in front of her; that might include talking-based work to understand patterns and practical strategies to manage symptoms.

Two common strands in this kind of work are cognitive approaches and trauma-informed methods. Cognitive approaches help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce anxiety, panic and self-critical thinking. Trauma-informed methods focus on pacing, safety and understanding how past events affect current feelings such as shame or guilt.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Tracey will work collaboratively to identify what feels most useful, adjusting methods as goals and preferences become clearer. She emphasises working with the client's priorities and building small, practical steps that fit into everyday life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving, work and daily routines, or to choose a quieter check-in when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt tools and exercises so they work well in remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, life changes, parenting concerns, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD and feelings of guilt and shame.

How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?

She uses an integrative, trauma-sensitive style and adapts methods to the person's needs, focusing on understanding how those feelings developed and practical ways to manage them.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the UK.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with clients outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

Tracey SlaterBACP

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