Counsellor profile
Neil Cochrane, BACP
Counsellor - Anxiety and Stress
See online counselling options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Workplace issues
- Men's issues
About Neil
Counsellor Neil Cochrane is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and practical issues such as sleep, eating and work stress. He also focuses on codependency, guilt and shame, men's issues and young adult concerns.
Neil aims for a straightforward conversation in sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods and adapts these to each person's preferences. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how they link to current problems. He helps people spot patterns and try different ways of coping.
In practice Neil keeps things direct and practical. He invites people to set goals and to test small changes between meetings. That can include short exercises, thought records or activity plans that fit into normal life. He explains CBT tools in plain language and checks they feel usable.
He says trust matters and avoids judgement in the room. That makes it easier to bring up difficult topics like grief, intimacy worries, or workplace stress. Neil also talks about the causes of compassion fatigue and how to recover from it.
Neil works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. Before booking he asks people to consider what they want to focus on and whether CBT-style work suits them.
How CBT-based online counselling is used
Neil uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in clear, practical ways. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleeping and eating problems, and for coping with stress or workplace issues.He works collaboratively to find the best approach. That means discussing goals, trying techniques and reviewing what helps. The choice of methods is decided together and can change as work progresses.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists who offer remote work often use straightforward CBT exercises, thought records and activity plans that you can try between sessions to track change and build practical coping skills.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression and relationship and family concerns. He also supports people with grief, trauma, sleep and eating problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
Neil uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approaches and adapts them to individual preferences. Sessions focus on thoughts, feelings and behaviours and practical coping strategies.
How long has he been practising?
He has four years of counselling experience as stated in his profile.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP on his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and starting set up?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online counselling options button, complete the 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.
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