About Trudie
Trudie Johnston is a counsellor registered in the UK who works with adults over 18. She has six years' experience working in private practice and clinical settings, and she began supporting people after volunteering in bereavement services.
Her work grew from an initial training in person-centred counselling into a broader practice. She now draws on attachment ideas, cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic thinking to meet what each person brings. Sessions are shaped around the individual's needs rather than a single formula.
Trudie commonly helps people who are dealing with grief, stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing relationship strain, health-related challenges, career worries and issues around intimacy and codependency. Practical concerns such as coping with life changes and managing anger also feature in her work.
In session she aims to build an open, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. She says small problems matter as much as large ones, and will work with whatever a person brings to counselling.
Having experienced counselling herself, Trudie understands how hard the first step can feel. She encourages people to take that step when they are ready and offers steady support as they begin to explore what matters to them.
How attachment and CBT shape online counselling
Trudie uses attachment-informed work to look at how early relationships influence current patterns. This helps when people repeat unhelpful ways of relating or struggle with trust and closeness.She also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking and try simple experiments that change how someone feels. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and practical coping skills.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Trudie works collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. She adapts pacing and techniques as people try things and notice what helps.
If you are considering online counselling, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around everyday life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins on busy days. It also lets people use techniques such as breathing or grounding exercises within their own routine, and can support steady progress when regular contact is helpful.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Trudie often help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including grief, anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends person-centred listening with practical approaches from attachment work and CBT to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years' experience as a counsellor in both private practice and clinical settings and began after volunteering in bereavement support.
What credentials and region are listed?
Credentials shown are BACP and NCPS, and she is registered as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to her 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.