- Client-Centred
- Mindfulness
- Psychodynamic
About Brian
Brian Doherty is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people experiencing grief, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger and depression. Brian frames his role around listening closely and helping people use their own strengths to move forward.
He describes clients as the experts of their own stories and uses that view to shape sessions. He focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversation rather than jargon. Sessions typically look at how past patterns affect current feelings and relationships, and aim to identify small, practical steps that feel manageable.
Brian draws on Client-Centred and Psychodynamic approaches to understand personal history and present difficulties. He also uses Mindfulness and Jungian ideas to help people spot unhelpful habits and notice recurring themes in their thoughts and behaviour. These methods are used to support work on heartbreak, loss, identity and relationship strain.
Over the years he has worked with a wide range of concerns linked to abandonment, attachment, communication and commitment. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image and the effects of traumatic events. Brian pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck and helps them practice different ways of responding.
His practice is practical and conversational. People who feel overwhelmed by change, or who worry they are falling behind in early adulthood, often find the sessions focus on making choices clearer and more manageable.
How Brian’s approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that started earlier in life and helps people notice how these patterns affect current relationships and feelings.Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. These approaches can help with grief, relationship issues, identity questions and low mood by offering different tools for understanding and responding to difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and test what fits, making decisions together based on the client’s needs and goals. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted if something isn’t working.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into study or work schedules, reduce travel time and allow for quicker check-ins between appointments. It can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every session, depending on the formats offered.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with grief, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, anger and depression. He also addresses related areas such as attachment, abandonment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on listening and reflecting back what matters. He uses client-led dialogue alongside psychodynamic and mindfulness ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him in English if I live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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