Poppy Streatfield , BACP

Poppy Streatfield is a UK-based therapist who works online from North London, offering a warm, accepting and client-focused service. She provides one-to-one counselling on a weekly basis, supporting both short-term and longer-term work and drawing on a range of therapeutic methods tailored to each person’s needs and the time available.

She has a background in psychology and therapeutic training, including a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy - a master’s degree emphasising person-centered practice - and a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy designed for individuals with autism spectrum conditions and learning difficulties. She also holds certificates in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Poppy has worked with adults and young people across educational, community and NHS settings and currently runs a private practice alongside work in the education sector and ongoing professional development. Her practice is experienced in supporting a wide range of difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, parenting and neurodiversity. She is practiced at adapting sessions to be more accessible for people with additional needs such as Autism and ADHD and is happy to discuss adjustments to fit individual preferences.

She sets clear working hours for responses to messages - Monday and Thursday 5pm to 9pm, and Saturday 8am to 12pm - and limits messaging to practical enquiries so that therapeutic work can be explored within sessions. Poppy does not work with high-risk clients; if risk emerges she will recommend contacting a GP for more comprehensive support. At this time she is not accepting new clients.

Approaches for online therapy and how they help

Poppy works from evidence-informed models adapted for online settings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgemental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the work; it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationships and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, making it a practical option for anxiety, depression, panic, phobias and many mood-related difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, self-harm urges and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Poppy works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals and preferences and will recommend or blend methods that best suit the person’s situation. Clients are involved in deciding the direction of the work so the approach fits their life and priorities.

Online therapy with Poppy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, manage appointments around work or family life and continue therapeutic progress even when in-person meetings are not possible.