Counsellor profile
Margaret Brannigan , BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Person-centred approach
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Margaret
Counsellor and BACP member Margaret Brannigan has 11 years of practice in the United Kingdom and works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and a wide range of other concerns. She uses a person-focused way of working and draws on cognitive and reflective approaches to help people facing difficult life moments.
Margaret works in a conversational style. She treats what people bring as important and starts from their priorities. Sessions look at practical steps and thoughts that keep problems going, and at personal values and meaning when situations feel overwhelming.
Her experience includes work with depression, panic and general anxiety, trauma, bereavement, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD and problems with self-esteem. She has also supported people dealing with addictions, changes in health, long-term illness and caring responsibilities.
Therapeutic methods include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used to help people manage symptoms, review patterns of thinking and make practical changes that fit their life.
Margaret offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
She describes herself as a facilitator who helps people problem-solve and move forward. Her style is respectful and direct, focusing on clear steps and reflections that help people regain control of day-to-day life.
How her approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. The counsellor accepts the client's view of their situation and helps them talk through what matters most and make practical choices.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses short exercises and simple behaviour changes to reduce unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems.
Existential Therapy invites people to consider values and meaning when life feels difficult. It is useful when people face big life changes or feel stuck about who they want to be.
Margaret treats finding the right approach as a shared task. She will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals, preferences and day-to-day life. This is a collaborative process and can change as work progresses.
The profile does not specify which online session formats she uses. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options if that suits their situation.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She uses a person-centred approach alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness practices to look at thoughts, feelings and practical steps.
How long has she been practising?
She has 11 years of experience working with people across a range of concerns.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as stated in her profile.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.