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Neil Cochrane, BACP

Neil Cochrane is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and trauma.

About Neil

Neil Cochrane is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and trauma. He works with concerns such as relationship strain, grief, workplace pressure and parenting challenges. He also supports people dealing with anger, intimacy issues, eating or sleeping problems, and feelings of guilt or codependency.

He practises cognitive behavioural approaches and tailors sessions to each person’s preferences. He aims to build trust and remains non-judgemental in sessions.

Background and approach

That creates space to talk honestly about what feels hard right now. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as talking things through. People can expect to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour and try new ways of coping between sessions.

The counsellor keeps language clear and avoids jargon so it is easier to use what is discussed. Neil brings four years of counselling experience and holds BACP registration, which is the listed credential. He combines structured techniques with a flexible style so therapy can fit everyday life.

He pays attention to what each person needs rather than following a fixed script. Work tends to be collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness. Practical skills, short exercises and reflections are used alongside conversation.

The aim is to help people manage current difficulties and build skills for future challenges.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386381	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Neil lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Codependency
Guilt and shame
Men's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Neil names

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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How CBT and online work can help

Neil uses cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. Sessions identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical techniques to change them, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

He aims to match the approach to each person. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adapting based on the person’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative - the therapist and client choose what to try together and review progress as they go.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation without travel and are good for longer sessions that need visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer typing to talking.

Registered or accredited professionals use these formats to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, study and family life. The counsellor will discuss which format fits the person’s goals and practical needs when arranging sessions.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as grief, relationship strain and workplace issues.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and non-judgemental, with an emphasis on building trust and working at a pace that suits the individual.

What experience does the counsellor have?

He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of concerns from anxiety and depression to parenting and compassion fatigue.

What credentials and location are listed?

The counsellor is a BACP registrant and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.