Dr. Doreen Fleet , BACP

Dr. Doreen Fleet is a UK-licensed therapist who brings 23 years of clinical experience to her practice. She is BACP-accredited, indicating membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is also a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Her background supports work with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career difficulties, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Fleet approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, holding the view that each person is the expert on their own life and that they have resources to draw on when facing change. She emphasises collaboration, helping people identify practical steps and new ways of thinking that can reduce distress and build resilience. Her work often addresses painful feelings such as abandonment, guilt, shame, emptiness, and loneliness while also supporting clients through life transitions and midlife questions.

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Dr. Fleet recognises the courage it takes to start. She offers steady, empathetic support as clients explore goals, develop coping strategies, and work toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead, helping people explore values, choices, and personal strengths to address issues like low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours and works to replace them with more adaptive strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the effects of traumatic events, combining careful support with techniques to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning for those affected by post-traumatic stress and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Fleet works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so therapy remains responsive as circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled by video call or phone, and shorter contacts are available by live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, to maintain continuity during major life changes, and to access licensed professionals from different locations.