Trudie Johnston
Calm, experienced counsellor for adult concerns
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About Trudie
Trudie Johnston is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom. She is registered as a counsellor and has six years' experience working with adults. Trudie began supporting people through bereavement as a volunteer, which inspired her to train in counselling and move into a professional role.
She has worked in both independent practice and clinical settings. Over the years she has supported people facing grief, relationship strain, disability, health problems, anxiety, stress and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
Trudie treats worries large and small and approaches each concern with equal care. Her early training was in person-centred counselling, and she has since studied additional approaches including attachment theory, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic perspectives. Trudie mixes these approaches to match what each person brings to sessions.
She aims to keep the work practical and relevant to everyday life. In sessions she focuses on building a calm, non-judgemental space for people to talk through difficult feelings. She recognises how daunting the first step can be because she has been through counselling herself.
That experience informs how she listens and responds. People who choose to work with Trudie can expect a steady, respectful pace and a focus on what matters most to them. She supports people as they take the first steps and through the changes they want to make in their lives.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP, NCPS
- Registration number
- 381995, NCS18-05939
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Trudie's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Trudie works with
Everything Trudie lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Trudie lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Trudie works online
Client-centred counselling focuses on listening without judgement and following the person's lead. This approach helps when someone needs time and space to make sense of their feelings and find their own solutions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Trudie will work together with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That might mean drawing on attachment ideas for relational patterns, or using practical cognitive behavioural techniques for anxiety and stress.
The original biography does not list the specific online session formats she provides, so please check which formats are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life, offer shorter check-ins if needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it simpler to attend sessions around work or care commitments and to continue therapy without changing location.
Questions and answers
What kinds of difficulties does Trudie help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems, trauma and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and person-centred, blending attachment ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness to suit each individual.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Trudie has six years of professional counselling experience and began her journey as a bereavement support volunteer before training as a counsellor.
Which credentials does she hold and where does she practise?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions charged and what about cancellations?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Trudie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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