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Celia Flack

Celia Flack, BACP

United Kingdom

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BACP counsellor - stress and trauma

  • Attachment work
  • CBT techniques
  • Solution focused

About Celia

Celia Flack is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression. Celia commonly supports those dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns and related difficulties in relationships and self‑worth.

She describes an integrative approach that draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Sessions involve listening, reflective conversation and practical steps to manage symptoms. She also pays attention to how past relationships and early experiences affect current patterns.

Celia has a particular interest in early childhood neglect and post‑traumatic responses. She incorporates body‑mind elements when clients have trauma or PTSD symptoms and looks at how these affect day to day functioning. This can include grounding and somatic awareness alongside talking work.

People come to her for a mix of short‑term, solution focused work and deeper exploration. That may mean setting goals, trying new behaviours, or understanding long‑standing patterns linked to attachment. She aims to help clients notice small changes that make everyday life feel more manageable.

She also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, bereavement, communication and commitment issues, and the emotional sides of separation and divorce. If someone wants to begin, they are invited to use the site matching process and book an initial session.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Attachment‑based work pays close attention to how early relationships shape current trust and closeness. Online sessions can help people spot patterns in relationships and practise new ways of relating in everyday life. Client‑centred therapy focuses on being listened to and understood. It gives space for people to talk through what matters and decide their own next steps, which suits conversations about identity, career choices and relationships. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood; it is useful for tackling unhelpful thinking and building new routines.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and circumstances. That may mean combining talking, behavioural experiments and body‑focused practices over several weeks or keeping sessions goal‑directed for a shorter period.

The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into study, work or caring routines. They also allow for shorter check‑ins, avoiding travel time, or choosing a quieter moment in a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and somatic techniques to suit remote sessions, helping therapy fit into everyday life without needing extra travel.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self‑esteem and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses an integrative approach that blends client‑centred listening with practical methods such as CBT and solution‑focused work to suit each person.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom, including a private practice background.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.

Can I see her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current online and in‑person options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Celia FlackBACP

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