Hanna Mallie , BACP

Hanna Mallie is a qualified integrative counsellor who holds a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Certificate in Person-Centred Art Therapy. She is also affiliated with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which indicates membership of a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom.

Hanna brings seven years of clinical counselling experience alongside more than two decades of direct front-line work supporting people in mental health, homelessness, domestic abuse and family services. Her background informs a practical, compassionate approach that combines therapeutic skill with an understanding of the social and practical challenges people face.

Her practice focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep difficulties, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder and compassion fatigue. She also works with issues such as commitment and control problems, dissociation, domestic violence, isolation and loneliness, obsessions and compulsions, phobias, process addictions, self-harm, sexual assault and related concerns.

Hanna works in a holistic, client-centred way that is empathetic and non-judgmental. She aims to help people explore their thoughts and feelings, identify personal strengths and practical tools, and move toward greater wellbeing and fulfilment. Hanna approaches each person as an individual and collaborates with them to find approaches that resonate with their needs and goals.

Therapeutic approaches Hanna uses in online practice

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and direction of their work. It emphasizes understanding, acceptance and helping people access their own strengths to overcome challenges such as low self-esteem, relationship issues or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, coping with stress and certain addictive patterns by developing skills for managing symptoms and testing new ways of thinking and acting.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and unconscious patterns influence present emotions and relationships. It can be helpful for people who want to explore longstanding patterns, attachment and deeper-rooted issues that affect intimacy, control and identity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Hanna works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals will adapt methods as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to continue work between meetings. These formats increase accessibility and allow people to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for them, while still engaging with skilled therapists and evidence-informed approaches.