Charnė Buissinne , BACP

Charně Buissinne is a psychotherapist, psychologist and trauma counsellor with nine years of professional experience, offering compassionate care across a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns. She is licensed to practise in both the United Kingdom and South Africa and holds registration with professional bodies including the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which denotes recognised standards of practice.

Her clinical background includes work in private practice, hospital and GP surgery settings in the NHS and in South Africa, educational environments, addiction recovery programmes and the criminal justice system. This variety of experience informs a flexible, evidence-informed approach when supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and trauma, as well as life changes such as relationship shifts, parenting transitions and career challenges.

Charně works to design tailored therapeutic interventions rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. She aims to meet clients where they are, identify strengths and resources, and help them explore alternative pathways toward more authentic and purposeful lives. Grounded in the belief that humans are wired for connection and meaning-making, her practice emphasises collaboration, resilience and practical strategies to navigate difficult emotions and situations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Charně draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online work that is both empathic and practical. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experience guides the pace and direction of sessions - it helps people who need validation, emotional processing and greater self-understanding. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress and many everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Charně works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts interventions as progress unfolds so that therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when schedules or locations change, and keep regular contact between sessions when helpful. Licensed professionals can deliver meaningful therapeutic support through these formats while tailoring the experience to each client’s circumstances.