Naomi Howard, BACP

Naomi Howard is a counsellor who blends psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches to help people move forward after painful experiences. She holds BACP accreditation, and draws on five years of clinical work supporting people with complex emotional needs.

She often meets people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression or the aftermath of abuse. Naomi helps clients make sense of their reactions and reduce flashbacks, hypervigilance and disconnection. She aims to help people feel steadier and more able to manage day-to-day life.

Her work looks at how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviour. Naomi uses psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns, and trauma-focused methods to prioritise safety and pacing. She also integrates parts work to notice inner critics and younger parts that hold pain.

Psychoeducation features in sessions so people can learn why their body and mind respond as they do. Creative exercises are offered when talking alone does not feel enough, helping expression in non-verbal ways. Sessions are practical and paced to the person’s tolerance.

Naomi has supported people through grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping issues, ADHD and work-related strain. She works in English and practises in the United Kingdom. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How her approaches translate to online care

Naomi uses psychodynamic and trauma-focused approaches alongside client-centred ways of working. Psychodynamic work looks at how earlier experiences shape current patterns and feelings; it can help when someone keeps repeating the same relationship or emotional cycles. Trauma-focused therapy focuses on stabilising symptoms, building grounding tools and helping the nervous system settle after abuse or frightening events. Client-centred work means sessions are guided by the person's pace and priorities rather than a strict protocol.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Naomi will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt methods over time. Together they will set goals, notice what works and adjust plans so therapy fits the person's needs and comfort level.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions around work or family commitments and removing travel time. It can also make it simpler to have a shorter check-in when life is busy or to choose a session format that suits energy levels and bandwidth. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.