Alethia Johnson, BACP

Alethia Johnson has worked in the UK mental health field for 25 years. She is a BACP counsellor and supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression and low self-esteem. She also helps those dealing with work issues, career decisions and the pressures of juggling life and employment.

She focuses on practical conversations and clear goals. Sessions look at what matters to the client and small steps they can try between meetings. Alethia adapts her style to each person and aims for straightforward, respectful dialogue.

Her work covers panic attacks, communication difficulties and finding balance at work. She helps people manage emotions and build motivation. Goal-setting and improving day-to-day coping strategies are regular themes.

Alethia uses a range of approaches in session, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as client-centred and attachment-informed work. She draws on ideas from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy where helpful for emotion regulation.

Sessions are offered to people in the United Kingdom and the European Union. Video sessions and messaging are the stated formats. The therapist cannot provide written evidence of attendance to third parties. If you are considering a first appointment, check session options and times before booking.

How her approaches translate to online work

Alethia commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps towards them, which can help when life feels stuck or uncertain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour, and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic and low mood.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adapt techniques that fit their situation. This helps keep the work relevant and practical as it progresses.

The biography lists video sessions and messaging as the session formats used, so please confirm the exact arrangements before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid commuting time. Messaging can suit people who prefer written reflections or who want ongoing prompts between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can guide which methods will best meet a person's needs and schedule.