Counsellor profile
Poppy Noy, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Poppy
Counsellor Poppy Noy is a BACP member with five years' experience. She works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She sees people in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.
Poppy focuses on straightforward conversation and practical coping skills. Sessions aim to make thoughts and feelings easier to talk about. She listens to what matters most to each person and helps them find clearer steps forward.
In sessions she addresses common patterns that keep problems going. That can include unhelpful thinking, avoidance, or habits that make daily life harder. She also supports people facing life transitions, loss or changes in role and responsibility.
Her background includes several years of direct counselling work in community and one-to-one settings. She uses methods grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. The emphasis is on what is useful for the person rather than on technical language.
Poppy describes herself as respectful and sensitive in her practice. She adapts the pace and focus as the work develops. People are invited to shape goals and try practical ways to manage symptoms between sessions.
Sessions follow a clear process so people know what to expect. If someone wants to explore specific issues such as addiction, eating or obsessive behaviours, these topics are within her stated areas of interest. For anyone considering counselling in the UK, she asks that they check session options before booking.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques can mean different methods depending on the issue. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and developing clearer, more balanced thoughts. That can help with anxiety and low mood by reducing patterns that keep someone stuck.Another helpful method looks at behaviour and routines. It uses small, practical experiments and changes in daily habits to reduce avoidance and build confidence. This approach suits people dealing with avoidance, compulsive behaviours or motivation problems.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through what is most useful and adjust methods as the work progresses. Clients help set goals and review what's working so the plan changes if needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone join from a quieter location or choose a phone session if they prefer not to use video.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include mood, obsessions and eating-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a practical conversational style. The work focuses on understanding patterns and trying manageable steps between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
Poppy has five years of professional counselling experience. That includes one-to-one work in community settings.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Can I have sessions in another language or from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English only. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with her before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
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.