Colette Hutchison , BACP

Colette Hutchison offers warm, practical support for people ready to take the step toward personal change and greater well-being. She works with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, parenting and family issues, career transitions, and other life adjustments, providing a steady, nonjudgmental presence as clients explore their goals and options.

Her practice is grounded in person-centred principles that prioritise the therapeutic relationship. Colette aims to create a space where people feel heard, respected, and accepted, helping them build insight and find solutions that fit their circumstances. She draws on solution-focused methods to identify strengths and practical steps forward, tailoring each session to the person in front of her.

Colette holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a BSc in Psychology and Counselling from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She is also accredited with the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and has additional training in listening skills from COSCA as well as suicide intervention training from Public Health Scotland. These qualifications support her ability to offer thoughtful, informed care.

Her clinical background includes work as a student counsellor at the University of Glasgow and delivering online counselling through a crisis counselling charity in Scotland. During the Covid-19 pandemic she provided listening services to staff and family members at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Please note the therapist currently offers sessions within daytime hours and does not provide evening or weekend appointments; her listed the platform schedule runs 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Thursday and 10am - 2pm on Friday (BST).

Client-centered and solution-focused online support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting, empathic relationship where the person feels heard and valued. Sessions emphasise the client's own insights and pace, which can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, and navigating major life changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths, clear goals, and small practical steps that move a person toward the future they want. This approach suits people looking for tangible strategies to manage stress, anxiety, career decisions, parenting challenges, or specific relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Colette will work with each person to identify what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses to best support positive movement.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit support into a busy life or to access care from home. These options help maintain continuity of care across different circumstances and provide multiple ways for people to engage with a licensed professional in a way that suits them.