Charlotte Dowson

I have online sessions available during working hours.  I do occasionally have early morning/evening sessions available. If you think you would like to work with me please do get in touch and I am sure we can work something out.

Hi. My name is Charlotte Dowson.

I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor and qualified bereavement counsellor, with over ten years' experience supporting clients through personal and professional challenges. I have worked with Cruse Bereavement, homelessness and addiction charities, low-cost counselling services, and in therapist training.

I work with whatever you bring to therapy, drawing on different techniques where appropriate. I truly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy, whether it is helping to manage day-to-day challenges, exploring patterns of behaviour, or engaging in deeper existential enquiry. Therapy can help us better understand ourselves and create positive change in our lives.

I usually work online, although I also see a small number of clients face to face in the Mendip area of Somerset.

When you are ready, leave a message and I will get in touch, usually within one working day, to arrange an initial free 20-minute, no-obligation phone or video call. This gives us an opportunity to discuss what you would like to gain from therapy and address any initial questions you may have. It also allows you to get a sense of whether you feel comfortable working with me. Trust your instincts—you do not have to work with the first therapist you contact. It is important to find a therapist you feel at ease with.

If we agree to work together, we will arrange a regular time to meet online. Sessions are usually 50 minutes long and take place weekly or fortnightly. The number of sessions is entirely up to you. When you feel you have achieved your therapeutic goals, we will bring our work together to an end.

For our online therapy sessions, I use Doxy.me, an encrypted platform that offers a good level of security. It does not require any downloads or passwords—just a single website link for you to access each session.

At your first 50-minute appointment, we will discuss in more detail what you would like to achieve from therapy, your personal history, and the challenges you are currently facing, and then decide how best to proceed.