Charlie Bassett , BACP

Charlie Bassett brings 25 years of clinical experience to his counselling practice, offering steady support, practical skills and compassionate guidance to people facing life’s difficulties. He frames counselling as a shared journey - accompanying clients as they explore the sources of emotional pain and learn tools that promote recovery, renewed hope and movement toward personal potential.

Charlie emphasises a person-centred approach, believing that unconditional acceptance and deep empathy form the foundation for an open space in which clients can safely examine their concerns. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognise and challenge unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, then practise practical techniques to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. In addition, he draws on schema-based work to uncover and address underlying core beliefs that may shape self-definition and relationship patterns.

His clinical background includes work with children and adolescents with behavioural and emotional difficulties, leadership of drug court and community sentencing programmes, and facilitation of a programme for domestic violence perpetrators. He has served as a clinical director of a private counselling agency in Oklahoma, worked on an acute adolescent hospital unit, and most recently supported adults in intensive outpatient day treatment.

Previously licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oklahoma, Charlie relocated to the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP), indicating membership of the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Charlie integrates client-centred therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Client-centred therapy focuses on offering warm acceptance and empathetic listening so clients can safely explore emotions and personal concerns; it is helpful for those seeking a supportive, non-judgemental space to process life challenges. CBT offers a structured method for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practising concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change behaviours that get in the way of daily functioning.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Charlie works with each person to identify goals, preferences and practical needs, adapting techniques from different models so the work aligns with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy with Charlie is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practise skills between sessions and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area, while retaining the collaborative, skills-focused emphasis of his in-person work.