- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Codependency support
About Colette
Colette Robinson is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She supports those coping with trauma, abuse and major life changes. Colette works to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward.
She has three years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which is described here as BACP. In sessions she aims to build an open space where clients can talk without fear of judgement. The focus is on practical steps and honest conversation rather than clinical jargon.
Colette listens attentively to what matters most to each person. She helps people name patterns that cause repeated pain, such as issues around attachment, abandonment or codependency. Together they look for small, realistic changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Her work also covers relationship-style concerns like communication problems, commitment worries and blended family stress, plus sensitive topics including BDSM, kink and alternative sexual cultures. She supports people facing caregiver pressure, cancer-related stress, and the fallout from separation or loss.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to the client. Colette emphasises empowerment, helping people find clearer boundaries, manage impulsive reactions and reduce guilt and shame. She encourages steady progress and practical coping tools that fit into everyday life.
Approaches that guide online work
Colette draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people through anxiety, trauma and codependency. One common approach focuses on practical coping strategies that reduce overwhelm and build everyday routines. These strategies help with stress management, mood regulation and improving daily functioning.A second approach emphasises understanding attachment and relational patterns. This helps people see why certain reactions repeat, such as fear of abandonment or difficulty setting boundaries, and gives a framework for trying different responses in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, what has helped before, and how they prefer to work. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who need sessions that match a varied schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can I bring to sessions?
Colette supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus trauma and abuse. She also works with those managing life changes and relationship-style issues such as communication problems and commitment concerns.
How would therapy sessions typically feel?
Sessions are presented as open conversations where thoughts and feelings are welcomed without judgement. The emphasis is on practical steps and gentle guidance rather than technical language.
What background does the counsellor have?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, codependency and caregiver stress. Her practice focuses on helping people make steady, realistic changes.
What qualification does she hold and where is she based?
Colette holds BACP registration and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Check the session arrangements before booking to make sure they suit your time zone.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, phone or in-person meetings are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.