Counsellor profile
Megan Flanagan, BACP, NCPS
Counsellor - trauma and parenting
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Postnatal depression support
About Megan
Counsellor Megan Flanagan is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has three years of practice and works with trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, depression and coping with life changes.
Megan uses a humanistic, client-centred approach. She focuses on building a trusting relationship so people can say what matters to them. She then draws on other methods as needed, including trauma-focused ideas, to respond to the problems someone brings.
Many people she sees have come through abusive situations or are coping with changes after having children. Others are managing long-term illness, disability, or feelings of low self worth. Sessions often look at how everyday routines and roles affect identity and mood.
Megan has personal experience of postnatal depression and past abuse, and she describes how that background informs her understanding of what it can feel like to ask for help. She aims to be direct and practical in sessions and to keep tasks and conversations focused on the client’s stated goals.
She works within the ethical frameworks of the BACP and NCPS. That means she follows their codes and standards when planning and running sessions. If you think her approach might suit you, check the site’s booking flow to learn the next steps.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, reflection and helping someone clarify what they want from counselling. It is about the relationship and giving the person space to set goals and pace. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at the effects of traumatic events and uses specific ways of working to reduce the impact of those memories and reactions.Megan treats choice of method as part of the work. She will discuss options with the person and agree what to try first. That decision is made together based on the client’s needs, goals and what feels manageable in practical terms.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around family or work commitments. It can also allow a shorter check-in when that suits, and options such as audio-only sessions can reduce bandwidth needs or the need to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can help plan sessions so they fit into everyday life without changing the focus of the therapeutic work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
Megan works with trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem, depression and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach that prioritises the person’s goals and then integrates trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of practice experience working with people on the listed concerns.
Which professional bodies is she connected to and where is she based?
She is a registered member of the BACP and an accredited member of the NCPS, and she practices in the United Kingdom.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session via the booking flow.
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.