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Brenda Sutcliffe, BACP

Brenda Sutcliffe is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
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About Brenda

Brenda Sutcliffe is a counsellor with 14 years of professional experience based in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing low mood, stress and anxiety, and those coping with addictions. Brenda focuses on practical steps that help restore day-to-day functioning and confidence.

She believes people are the experts on their own lives and brings a respectful, down-to-earth style to sessions. Conversations are led by the client's priorities and personal strengths.

Background and approach

The aim is to build small, useful changes that feel manageable. Brenda uses a mix of approaches to fit different needs. These include client-centred work that focuses on how a person wants to be understood, cognitive behavioural techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and motivational interviewing for people working through substance use or motivation issues.

Common concerns she supports include relationship and communication problems, self-esteem and self-love, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and feelings of isolation or guilt. She also works with issues such as commitment worries, control problems, and recovery from self-harm. Brenda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	177598	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Brenda names

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How these approaches work online

Brenda commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, helping them feel heard and respected while they decide what change looks like. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviours affect mood, and uses practical exercises to try different ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brenda will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to adapt the plan as progress is made or priorities change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when someone prefers not to be on camera or has limited bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit short check-ins, quick problem-solving, or people who find typing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life.

Frequently asked

What issues can Brenda help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, as well as addictions and relationship concerns. Other focuses include self-esteem, workplace strain, caregiver stress, isolation and self-harm.

What is Brenda's therapeutic style?

Her approach is respectful and practical, centring the person's own goals and strengths. She blends client-centred listening with goal-focused techniques to make small, manageable changes.

How long has she been practising?

Brenda has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients join online sessions?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to people within the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does the getting-started process work?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.