Bethany Fenton, BACP

Bethany Fenton welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxious thoughts, questions about sexuality or intimacy, or struggles with self-esteem. She lets clients set the pace and choose what matters to them in sessions. Bethany uses a calm, non-judgemental approach and aims to make talking about difficult things feel manageable.

Bethany practises person-centred therapy, a humanistic way of working that treats each person as the expert on their own life. She focuses on listening closely and reflecting what she hears, so people can make sense of their feelings. The work is driven by the client’s priorities rather than a fixed agenda.

Her practice is gender-affirming and welcoming of LGBTQIA+ identities, and she offers support around sexuality, gender dysphoria, and intimacy-related concerns. Bethany also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, commitment and communication problems, and complex reactions to sexual assault and abuse.

With four years of clinical experience and one year teaching counselling students, she blends practical listening skills with clear, straightforward guidance. Bethany holds registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, find clearer choices, and build kinder ways of relating to themselves. If someone wants a thoughtful, respectful space to talk things through, Bethany offers a steady presence and an approach that follows the client’s lead.

How person-centred work adapts to online therapy

Person-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and following the client’s agenda. In practice this means the counsellor reflects what is said, asks gentle questions and helps the client clarify their own priorities. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress and relationship or intimacy concerns because it creates space to understand feelings and choices.

Humanistic techniques aim to build self-compassion and clearer self-understanding. They encourage people to notice patterns in relationships and in how they treat themselves, then try small, practical changes. For issues like body image, attachment worries or questions about sexuality, this way of working helps people explore what matters without a rigid plan.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide what feels helpful, adapting methods to the client’s goals and preferences. That might mean more reflective listening in some weeks and practical problem-solving in others.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use remote sessions to keep continuity of care and to make counselling more accessible.