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Colin Frawley

Colin Frawley, BACP, NCPS

United Kingdom

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Counsellor for anxiety and anger

  • Client-centred work
  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice

About Colin

Colin Frawley is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He has 12 years of practice and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy questions as well as issues linked to identity and LGBT matters.

Colin uses a client-centred way of working that puts the person’s experience first. He combines that with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and change unhelpful responses. He describes his style as integrative and pluralistic, drawing from different models to fit what the individual needs.

In sessions he helps people talk through grief, compulsive behaviours, sleep and eating problems, and difficulties with attention and mood. He also works with longer-standing concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment and codependency. He pays attention to both immediate coping and longer-term personal patterns.

Colin has a working knowledge of professional standards and applies the BACP Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework in his practice. That shapes how he conducts sessions and the boundaries he keeps. He aims to help people make clearer decisions about next steps in their lives.

People choosing Colin can expect practical conversations that mix listening with doable techniques. He will often suggest small experiments to try between sessions. He accepts clients from the UK and international enquiries are welcomed.

How counselling approaches translate to online work

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s viewpoint. Online sessions using this approach concentrate on open conversation, building clarity about feelings and practical next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy breaks problems into patterns of thoughts, feelings and actions; online CBT sessions often include structured exercises and homework to change unhelpful routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Colin will discuss options and agree a plan with the client based on their concerns, goals and preferences. That means trying a method for a few sessions and adjusting it if it does not fit.

The practical benefit of remote counselling is fitting sessions into everyday life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking as details should be checked with him. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time and schedule appointments around work or family commitments. Many people find it simple to mix listening, skills practice and short between-session tasks when therapy happens remotely.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions and anger, plus relationship and identity concerns. The list also includes grief, sleep and eating issues, ADHD and bipolar related difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centred, integrative style and blends approaches to fit the person. Cognitive behavioural tools and mindfulness techniques are commonly used alongside person-centred work.

How much experience does he have?

He has been practising for 12 years and describes broad experience across many areas of therapy. That includes work with bereavement, addiction and long-term mood concerns.

Which credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). He practices in the United Kingdom.

Do sessions happen in English or other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients as part of his practice. Confirm any practical details when you arrange the first session.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees should be checked during the booking process.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process of matching and booking.

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