Cecile Terrelonge , BACP

Cecile Terrelonge is a qualified counsellor with over 18 years of experience who offers person-centred therapy to children, young people and adults. She focuses on creating a calm space where clients can explore their feelings and work toward greater clarity and emotional balance without fear of interruption, judgement, or dismissal.

Her practice supports both short-term and longer-term work, with sessions that typically last 50 minutes and are usually scheduled at the same day and time each week. She can accommodate clients with shift work by agreeing schedule changes in advance. Cecile has a broad clinical range and is experienced in supporting issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder and depression, as well as many other areas of concern listed in her practice information.

Earlier in her career she established and managed a voluntary youth counselling service that worked with 11 to 25 year olds, delivering support to young people facing distress and other challenges. More recently she has worked with the LGBTQ+ community, supporting people via The Black Trans Foundation and appearing on the Gendered Intelligence therapist directory. She completed a two-day course titled Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People through the Gendered Intelligence training programme and continues to develop her work in this area as an ally.

Her credentials include BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), and she offers therapy in person, by phone, and online through video, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Cecile uses client-centered therapy to place the person at the heart of each session, allowing the client's priorities and perspectives to shape the work. This approach helps people explore their feelings at their own pace and supports personal growth and clearer decision making.

She also draws on attachment-based therapy, which looks at how early relationships influence current patterns of relating and emotional responses. That approach can be helpful for people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, or patterns that repeat across different relationships.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach Cecile may use when relationship patterns and emotional bonding are the focus. EFT helps partners or individuals identify and shift unhelpful interaction cycles so they can connect and respond to each other's needs more effectively.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Cecile works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the work as understanding grows and priorities change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions around work, family, and other commitments while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who can support progress over time.