Trudie Johnston, BACP, NCPS

Trudie Johnston is a UK-registered counsellor with six years of practice experience. She began as a bereavement support volunteer, which inspired her to train as a counsellor. Trudie works with adults aged 18 and over and draws on a range of approaches to meet each person’s needs.

Trudie offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk about loss, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, life changes, chronic illness and caregiver stress. Conversations are grounded in everyday language and practical concerns rather than clinical jargon.

Her initial training was in person-centred counselling, and she has since broadened her practice to include attachment-informed work, cognitive behavioural methods and psychodynamic ideas. This mix means she adapts what happens in sessions to suit the individual rather than following a fixed formula.

Sessions typically begin by listening to what matters most and then gently exploring thoughts, feelings and patterns that get in the way. Techniques might include noticing physical sensations, trying out new ways of thinking, or practicing simple mindfulness exercises between meetings.

Trudie is registered with BACP and NCPS. She works with adults and aims to make the first step easier for people who feel anxious about starting therapy.

Approaches that guide online counselling

Trudie uses a blend of client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy to shape online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people feel heard so they can work out what matters to them. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to notice how early relationships affect current connections and emotional responses. That perspective can help when someone struggles with trust, intimacy or strong emotional reactions. These approaches are described plainly in sessions so clients can test what feels useful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Trudie will discuss goals and preferences together and adapt methods over time. The plan is collaborative - clients try things, feedback, and the counsellor adjusts the focus as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use techniques such as guided mindfulness and body awareness exercises during a session without changing location.