- CBT based
- Non-judgemental
- Goal focused
About Neil
Neil Cochrane is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship worries. He also supports those dealing with parenting strain, grief, trauma, workplace pressure and problems with self-esteem. Neil is a BACP member and brings four years of counselling experience to his work.
He works in a way that fits each person’s preferences. Sessions aim to build trust and feel non-judgemental. That makes it easier to talk openly about difficult topics like guilt, shame, codependency or intimacy concerns.
Neil uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, adapted to fit everyday life. That means looking at thoughts and actions together and trying small practical steps to change things that aren’t helping. He encourages short-term tools alongside deeper discussion when needed.
During sessions he listens, reflects and helps set simple goals people can try between meetings. He also addresses work-related stress and young adult issues with the same plain, practical approach. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to change.
People who prefer a direct, task-focused style tend to respond well to his way of working. He aims to make therapy understandable and usable, not full of jargon. If someone wants to explore feelings or tackle a specific problem, he shapes the work around those aims.
How CBT fits into online counselling
Neil uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in clear, practical ways. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and tries small behaviour changes to ease distress. It often suits problems like anxiety, low mood, sleep disruption and work stress because it focuses on concrete steps and short-term tools.Finding the right way of working is part of what he will do with a client. He discusses goals and preferences early on and adapts the approach as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps match techniques to what the person wants to achieve.
If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking as they are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can help keep continuity during life changes. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly use online sessions to help people maintain progress between meetings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Neil help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns. He also works with parenting strain, grief, trauma, eating and sleeping difficulties and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions practical and straightforward, aiming to build trust and a non-judgemental space. The focus is on clear goals and steps people can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has four years of counselling experience working with a range of common mental health and life concerns. This includes helping people manage compassion fatigue and issues around guilt and shame.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a BACP member, which is recorded as BACP. He practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.