Tracey Lynne Desjardins , NCPS

Tracey Lynne Desjardins is an Emotional Therapeutic Counsellor and a coach for Highly Sensitive Personality (HSP) traits, bringing a compassionate and exploratory approach to therapy. Originally from Canada, she has lived and travelled internationally, and those experiences inform a broad, empathic perspective that is woven into her work. Before retraining as a Therapeutic Counsellor in 2020, Tracey worked in the Criminal Justice sector in a range of practitioner roles, developing particular experience with relationship difficulties, addiction, and sexualised behaviours.

Tracey integrates an understanding of human behaviour with the Inner Child model to help people identify and shift emotional blocks that interfere with wellbeing and personal goals. She also volunteers with Cruse Bereavement Services, which contributes to a grounded understanding of grief and bereavement and informs her support for people navigating loss.

Her practice focuses on helping individuals and couples manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, domestic abuse recovery, and challenges related to being highly sensitive or empathic. Tracey uses gentle emotional therapeutic techniques to explore root causes of distress, supports improved communication in relationships, and offers practical guidance through separation and bereavement. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional counselling qualification, and brings four years of clinical experience to her practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tracey draws on several evidence-informed approaches to guide her online work. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships - it helps couples and individuals deepen emotional connection and work through attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering unconditional empathy and nonjudgmental listening so clients can explore their values and make meaningful changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical awareness skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey; Tracey collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress develops. This collaborative stance helps ensure that therapy feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to engage in therapy from different locations and at different times, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.