- Client-Centred work
- Cognitive behavioural tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Margaret
Margaret Brannigan is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has 11 years of experience. She works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression and anger. Sessions cover relationship difficulties, parenting concerns and grief as well as trauma and addiction-related worries.
Margaret uses a client-centred way of working that treats the person as the expert in their own life. She listens and helps people sort out what matters most to them. That practical style is combined with techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy when people want tools to manage thoughts and actions.
She also draws on existential ideas to help people make sense of difficult life changes and on mindfulness to slow down intense emotions. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs help finding the motivation to change habits or stop behaviours that cause harm.
In a typical session Margaret talks through problems, identifies manageable steps, and practices strategies to reduce reactivity and stress. She has experience with issues such as sleep problems, eating concerns, ADHD, and intimacy-related matters. She has worked with adults across a wide age range and in varied life circumstances.
People who choose Margaret can expect straightforward, short-term work when helpful, or longer exploration where needed. She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and then arranges an initial session to agree goals and next steps.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens, reflects and helps the client decide what to focus on. This approach helps when someone needs space to understand their feelings and make choices about next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical exercises and small experiments to reduce reactivity, manage anger and change unhelpful patterns.
Existential therapy looks at meaning and life choices. It can help people facing big transitions, loss or questions about direction, and supports clearer decision making.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods over time so work matches a client’s needs and pace.
The original profile does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel, and they allow check-ins that are shorter when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these flexible arrangements to keep progress practical and manageable.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger and related issues such as relationship strain and parenting concerns.
What is her style in sessions?
She works in a client-centred way, listening and helping people decide what matters to them while offering practical techniques where useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.