Charnė Buissinne
Person-centred therapist with practical tools
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About Charnė
Charnė Buissinne works from a person-centred perspective that focuses on meeting people where they are. She uses that approach alongside practical methods such as cognitive behavioural techniques and solution-focused work to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and grief. Charnė holds BACP registration and has nine years of professional experience working across different settings in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
She aims to tailor each course of therapy to the individual rather than use a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that cause distress, and trying small changes to test what helps. The therapist encourages people to draw on their existing strengths while also learning new coping strategies. Her background includes work in independent practice, hospital and GP settings, educational services, addiction recovery programmes and the criminal justice system.
This variety has informed an approach that balances emotional understanding with practical steps. People affected by trauma, bereavement, relationship strain or life transitions are among those who may find this style helpful. Charnė also uses motivational interviewing and emotionally-focused ideas when a clearer focus on feelings or readiness for change is needed.
She supports exploration of identity, intimacy and body image alongside mood and behavioural concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and Afrikaans. She asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Costs vary with location and the subscription model can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 389211
- Languages
- English, Afrikaans
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Charnė's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Charnė works with
Everything Charnė lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charnė lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Charnė works online
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match a person's goals, preferences and the problems they bring. Adjustments can be made over time so the plan feels useful and realistic rather than fixed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm which options are offered before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote work helps them maintain continuity through life changes while still focusing on practical steps and emotional understanding.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Charn9e help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression and life changes, plus relationship, intimacy and eating concerns among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her core style is client-centred, combined with cognitive behavioural techniques, emotionally-focused ideas and solution-focused steps to create practical change.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience and has practised in personal settings, hospitals and GP surgeries, educational services, addiction programmes and the criminal justice system.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, noted as BACP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees set for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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