Teresa Johnston, BACP

Teresa Johnston is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and low self-esteem. She also supports people coping with life changes, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting stress, career shifts, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Teresa works from a calm, non-judgemental stance so people can talk openly about what feels hard.

Teresa uses a person-centred approach and mindfulness practice in sessions. That means she listens closely and follows each person’s pace, while offering practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual rather than fitting a set programme.

Her background includes roles in healthcare and therapeutic settings over three years. She holds a Professional Diploma in Counselling and is completing a Master’s degree in Psychology at the University of Stirling. Teresa is also a qualified mindfulness teacher and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

In talks with clients she aims to reduce overwhelm and help people find clearer thinking and small, doable steps forward. Conversations can cover how patterns began, what keeps them going, and ways to try new responses in daily life.

People who come to Teresa often want a steady, compassionate presence while they sort through difficult feelings. She frames the work as a collaborative process and encourages realistic, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.

How person-centred and mindfulness approaches work online

Teresa uses client-centred ways of working that focus on the person’s experience. This approach is about listening closely, following the client’s pace and helping them make sense of what’s difficult. It often helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings, decisions or relationship problems.

She also teaches mindfulness practices which involve gentle attention to thoughts, breath and body sensations. Mindfulness can help reduce rumination, calm anxiety and improve sleep or eating patterns by creating more awareness of automatic reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods feel most useful for the client’s goals and preferences. Together they decide how to combine listening, practical exercises and mindfulness so the plan fits day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time, helping therapy slot into a busy routine.