Cecile Terrelonge , BACP

Cecile Terrelonge is a qualified counsellor with 18 years of experience who offers person-centred counselling to children, young people, and adults. Holding the BACP credential - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - she focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can explore their feelings and begin to make sense of difficult experiences.

She understands that reaching out for support takes courage, and she places the individual at the centre of each session. Her practice emphasizes what a person can do rather than labelling by condition, and therapy is tailored to the unique circumstances and goals of each client. Sessions are typically 50 minutes and usually occur at the same day and time each week, with flexibility for shift-workers and agreed changes to a rota.

Cecile has extensive experience working with young people, having established and managed a voluntary youth counselling service for ages 11 to 25. She has also supported LGBTQ+ people through involvement with the Black Trans Foundation and is listed on the Gendered Intelligence directory after completing a focused training course on working alongside trans, gender diverse, and questioning people. She offers both short-term and longer-term work and supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and neurodiversity-related matters. Therapy is available online and by phone as well as in person when appropriate.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current emotional patterns and interpersonal connections. It helps people make sense of issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, and recurring relationship struggles by exploring how past bonds inform present responses.

Client-Centered Therapy, also known as person-centred counselling, places the person receiving therapy at the centre of the process. The therapist offers empathic, non-directive support to help people build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and pursue personal goals at their own pace.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on identifying and working with core emotions, especially within relationships. It is useful for addressing intimacy-related concerns, communication problems, and patterns that prevent emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. A licensed professional will work collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adapt the work as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with Cecile can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to engage in regular work, fit sessions around shift patterns, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.