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Rosemary Cottam, BACP

Rosemary Cottam is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Rosemary

Rosemary Cottam is a counsellor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with issues such as low self-esteem, depression, motivation, and difficulties with sleep or eating. Her style is respectful and warm, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.

With seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom, she adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding what underlies difficult feelings. Rosemary aims to make the process clear and manageable so people can take steady steps forward. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, anger and addictions, and can discuss strategies for coping with life changes and ADHD-related challenges.

Conversations often include goal setting, coping skills and ways to build confidence. Rosemary is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That registration is shown as BACP in her profile and is used to indicate her professional standing in the UK.

Sessions are offered in English and Rosemary accepts international clients. She works online through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, using a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396232	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

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

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coaching
ADHD

Practical therapeutic approaches and online access

Rosemary draws on well‑established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through trauma, anxiety and depression. One common approach focuses on helping people recognise and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, teaching simple steps to reduce worry and lift mood. Another approach emphasises understanding how past experiences shape current reactions and builds ways to manage triggers and distress in the present.

Deciding which method to use is part of the work. Rosemary works collaboratively to identify goals, test what helps, and adjust the plan as needed. She listens to your preferences and suggests methods that suit your situation rather than insisting on a single route forward.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful when visual contact helps the conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging offers shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options help fit therapy around work, parenting and travel, and give different ways to keep up with sessions when life is busy.

Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression and motivation, among other issues such as sleep, eating and addictions.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a practical focus, combining listening with steps you can try between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioural concerns in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and location?

She is shown as BACP in her profile and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.

Which session formats does she use?

Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving several options to suit different needs.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.