Altia Walters , BACP

Altia Walters is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience and accreditation from the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She entered the therapeutic field after a background in senior management working within domestic abuse services, where she supported women and families through the multiple and complex challenges that abuse creates, including financial, physical and emotional harm, coercive control, and substance misuse. This practical experience informs her work and gives her a clear focus on safety, recovery and practical pathways forward.

Her therapeutic practice concentrates on areas such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief and loss, domestic abuse, relationship breakdown and workplace difficulties. Altia draws on a range of evidence-informed methods rather than a single fixed model, tailoring the approach to each person’s situation. She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centred approaches and elements of Family Therapy depending on what will best meet a client’s needs.

Altia believes that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be built on in therapy. She aims to empower people to make changes that lead to a more fulfilling life, offering support and practical tools while respecting individual goals and pacing.

Approach-focused online therapy and practical support

Altia Walters draws on client-centred therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy to support people online. Client-centred therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them access their own strengths and insights - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and working through relationship or life-stage challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and provides structured tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and to develop more effective coping skills. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these methods by concentrating on practical, short-term goals and identifying small, achievable steps toward change.

Selecting the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Altia works with each person to explore goals, preferences and what feels most useful, adapting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan remains personally meaningful.

Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people balancing work, family or geographical limits. These formats make it easier to access regular support, try different ways of working, and fit therapy into daily life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor their approach to the individual.