- Attachment work
- Client-centred
- CBT techniques
About Althiea
Althiea Beckford is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, eating difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, life transitions and ADHD. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Her way of working is practical and conversational. She uses client-centred methods to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of her. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how past relationships shape current reactions and patterns.
Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practise different responses. Psychodynamic ideas inform longer-term patterns and underlying feelings when clients want to look deeper. Together these approaches aim to make feelings and reactions easier to manage day to day.
Althiea often helps people who are coping with loss, relationship strain, or the aftermath of trauma. She also supports those who face repeated frustration at work, mounting resentment, or difficulty controlling anger. Conversations focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building steadier routines.
Sessions start with a short assessment to agree goals and plan next steps. The subscription-based sessions use a cancellable plan. To begin, clients use the See online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can help people spot patterns of closeness and distance, and practise different responses to reduce fierce or shutting-down reactions.Client-centred work means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client. In an online session this looks like paced conversation, checking understanding, and building a clear plan based on the client's concerns and goals.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try out alternative ways of thinking and behaving. Online sessions can include short practical exercises between meetings and step-by-step problem solving for anger or anxiety.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The counsellor will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches suit their needs, goals and preferences, and will adjust as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example arranging a shorter check-in between commitments, or choosing an appointment that avoids travel. Registered or accredited professionals can use online sessions to keep continuity of care when timing or location make face-to-face meetings difficult.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, career problems, bipolar, life changes and ADHD.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical, using client-centred listening alongside attachment-based and cognitive behavioural ideas to address feelings and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience in the UK.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.