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Charlotte Dinnis, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for stress and phobias

3 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Charlotte

Charlotte Dinnis is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related concerns, low self-esteem, and life changes. She works with people who are struggling with body image, isolation, guilt and shame, and issues around control and commitment. Charlotte draws on three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation.

She describes her style as down-to-earth and warm. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and use straightforward conversation to identify small, practical steps.

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Background and approach

Charlotte aims to help people reconnect with hope, purpose and a clearer sense of self when life feels difficult. In appointments she listens for patterns that keep problems repeating, such as attachment or communication issues. That helps shape a plan tailored to a person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Work can include looking at eating and body image, coping with chronic illness or pain, and navigating money or veteran-related stresses. Charlotte supports people who are dealing with grief and life transitions, helping them find ways to adapt and make decisions. She encourages clients to notice strengths they already have and to build on those in everyday life.

Her approach balances empathy with practical ideas for change. People meet with Charlotte by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. New clients begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling sessions to suit their circumstances.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Charlotte uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and reduce distress. One common approach focuses on recognising and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to ease anxiety and improve mood. This can help people challenged by phobias, worry or low self-esteem by offering clear steps to practise between sessions.

Another approach looks at attachment and relationship patterns to understand why certain situations trigger strong reactions. That work helps when abandonment, communication or commitment issues are keeping someone stuck and supports healthier ways of relating to others.

Finding the best approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals and preferences. Conversations early on look at what a person wants to change and what feels manageable, and plans are adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions can be easier when a lower bandwidth or no camera is preferred, and live chat or text messaging work well for shorter check-ins or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or mobility needs while still working with a registered or accredited professional.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Charlotte supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related concerns, low self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as body image, isolation and relationship communication problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and warm, and she focuses on practical steps as well as listening. Sessions aim to be collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.
What experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including eating and body image issues, anxiety and grief. That experience informs her practical, person-centred approach.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials are held?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Appointments can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
3 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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