Poppy Streatfield , BACP

Poppy Streatfield is a qualified therapist who works online from North London, offering one-to-one counselling that can be short or long term depending on individual needs. She aims to create a warm, accepting and professional environment where people feel able to explore their difficulties. With seven years of experience, she has worked successfully with a wide range of people and adapts her approach because she recognises there is no single method that fits everyone.

Sessions are offered on a weekly basis and Poppy draws on several well-established approaches to match the work to each person and the time available. She provides appointments within set working hours - Monday 5pm to 9pm, Thursday 5pm to 9pm and Saturday 8am to 12pm - and responds to messages sent via the platform during those times. Messaging is reserved primarily for practical enquiries so therapeutic matters can be explored in the sessions themselves.

Poppy does not work with high-risk clients and will recommend consulting a GP if it becomes clear someone requires more comprehensive support. She is trained to adapt therapy to be more accessible for people with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD and is willing to discuss adjustments for individual preferences.

Her academic and professional training includes an MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy - a master level qualification in person-centred approaches - a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tailored for individuals with autism spectrum conditions and learning difficulties, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. She also holds certificates in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Poppy is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a national professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She has experience working with adults and young people across educational, community and NHS settings and runs a private practice alongside work in the education sector.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Poppy Streatfield

Poppy uses a person-centred approach which focuses on creating an empathetic, non-directive space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist supports personal growth. This approach can be helpful for people seeking understanding, improved self-esteem and a safe place to explore emotions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop strategies to manage anxiety, low mood and specific problems such as panic or phobias. CBT often involves structured techniques and homework to practise new skills between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another option Poppy uses for building emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be particularly useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship difficulties or repeated self-harm urges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Poppy works together with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend from home, fit therapy around work or family life, and choose the mode of contact that feels most manageable for each person.