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Charnė Buissinne

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Charnė Buissinne

United Kingdom

Person-centred counsellor for practical change

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  • Client-centred focus
  • Trauma aware
  • Men's wellbeing

About Charnė

Charn8 Buissinne is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction and loss. She works with practical, tailored strategies so clients can take small steps towards clearer goals. Her style is collaborative and respectful, and she draws on nine years of clinical experience.

Her background includes work in private practice and within hospitals and GP surgeries in the UK and South Africa. She has also supported people in educational settings, addiction recovery programmes and the criminal justice system. This range has shaped a flexible approach that fits different life situations.

In sessions she aims to meet people where they are and build interventions to suit each person. That might mean talking through coping techniques, looking at patterns of thought and behaviour, or focusing on emotional connection in relationships. The emphasis is on realistic, usable steps rather than rigid protocols.

She highlights strengths and practical resources clients already have. The work often covers grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, eating and body-image problems, and work or career stress. She also supports people exploring identity and LGBT matters.

Charne8 holds BACP registration, which is listed among her professional details. She offers sessions in English and Afrikaans and works from the United Kingdom. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and creating a non-judgemental space so people can find their own solutions; it is useful for stress, identity questions and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and introduces practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood and change unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centres on understanding emotional responses and improving emotional connection, which can help with intimacy issues and relationship distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That choice can change as progress is made, and sessions are shaped to fit what helps most.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to remote settings so the focus stays on practical coping, emotional recovery and clearer decision making.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Afrikaans

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Charne8 commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and trauma-related issues, as well as relationship, intimacy and body-image concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice is person-centred and collaborative, using practical tools and emotional exploration to help people reach agreed goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has nine years of professional experience working in private practice, hospitals and GP surgeries, education, addiction recovery programmes and the criminal justice system.

What credentials and location are listed?

Her listed credential is BACP and she practices from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available in therapy?

Sessions are offered in English and Afrikaans.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted, so she works with people based in the United Kingdom.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to book?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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