Colin Frawley, BACP, NCPS

Colin Frawley is a counsellor who uses a client-centred approach to help people through difficult times. He aims to build a steady working relationship so clients feel able to talk and make choices about next steps. He has twelve years of experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials.

Colin blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness to suit each person. He keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Common areas he supports include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and issues related to self-esteem and relationships.

He also works with people facing challenges such as ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas he attends to include body image, attachment and communication problems, and coping with life changes like ageing or serious illness.

Colin follows the BACP Professional Conduct and Ethical Framework in his practice. He describes his approach as integrative and pluralistic, adapting methods to what fits each person best rather than using one fixed model.

People who choose to work with him can expect a straightforward style, goal-focused conversations and strategies to practise between meetings. He invites questions about process and hopes to make therapy a manageable part of everyday life rather than an added burden.

How his approaches fit with online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person leads the conversation and the counsellor reflects and supports. It suits people who need time to clarify values, feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and problems like sleep or eating difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Colin works collaboratively to identify which methods suit a person’s goals and preferences, and adjusts the mix over time rather than sticking to a single model.

Check which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not list explicit options. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around daily commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also make it simpler to use written exercises or mindfulness practices between meetings to reinforce what was discussed.