Cecile Terrelonge , BACP

Cecile Terrelonge is a qualified counsellor with more than 18 years of experience who provides person-centred counselling to children, young people and adults. She is accredited with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and focuses on offering a respectful, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and explore their feelings at their own pace.

She describes counselling as a supportive process that helps people make sense of emotions that can feel overwhelming when faced alone. Her person-centred approach places the client at the centre of each session, emphasising strengths and possibilities rather than labels or diagnoses, and tailoring the work to each individual’s needs and circumstances.

Over the course of her career she established and managed a voluntary youth counselling service supporting 11-year-olds to 25-year-olds, working to reduce distress and promote wellbeing among young people. More recently she has supported the LGBTQ+ community through work with The Black Trans Foundation and is listed on the Gendered Intelligence directory of counsellors. She completed a two-day training course called Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People through the Gendered Intelligence programme and continues to develop expertise in this area as a committed ally.

Her practice offers both short-term and longer-term therapy. Sessions are 50 minutes and are generally scheduled at the same day and time each week. She can accommodate shift-workers and agrees changes to appointments in advance. Therapy is available online, by telephone and face-to-face to suit different needs and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Cecile integrates client-centred work with attachment-informed and emotionally-focused techniques to support change in online sessions. Client-centred therapy emphasises active listening and empathy so the client feels heard and is encouraged to find their own solutions; it is well suited to people seeking reflective support for stress, low mood, self-esteem and life changes.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and emotional responses, helping clients who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues or relationship difficulties to build more secure ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on recognising and reshaping emotional responses in relationships, and can be effective for couples and individuals dealing with intimacy-related issues, grief or trauma responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Cecile works collaboratively with each client to identify what fits best with their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques over time according to progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Cecile is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing greater flexibility for people with busy schedules, shift work or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.