Megan Flanagan

Megan Flanagan is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). She has three years of clinical experience and works with people who feel disconnected from who they are, as well as those facing trauma, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression and major life changes.

Megan uses a humanistic, client-centred approach to build the working relationship first. She then draws on trauma-focused techniques alongside psychoeducation and creative outlets where these fit the person's aims. Sessions focus on the client's wishes and goals rather than a fixed protocol.

People often come to her after leaving abusive situations, during or after postnatal depression, or when a health condition or caregiving role has changed day-to-day life. She has experience supporting people dealing with chronic illness, disability and the emotional impact of relationship breakdowns.

Megan speaks from personal experience of recovery after abusive relationships and postnatal depression, and she uses that perspective to be welcoming during early contacts. Her practice follows the ethical frameworks of the BACP and NCPS while centring what the client wants to work on.

Practical work in sessions can include talking through current struggles, learning skills to manage mood and anxiety, looking at identity and role changes such as parenthood, and using creative ways to process difficult memories. The focus is on clear, manageable steps agreed with the client.

How Megan’s approaches translate to online work

Megan uses client-centred work and trauma-focused therapy in her practice. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person’s views, with the therapist listening and reflecting so the client can shape the goals and pace of sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on addressing the impact of traumatic experiences through structured supports and coping skills to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Megan discusses the person’s needs, goals and preferences and helps decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can include checking in on what is helping and adjusting techniques over time.

The practical benefits of online arrangements can make therapy easier to fit into everyday life. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins between other commitments and make access possible when mobility or health considerations make visiting an office difficult. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as options are listed during sign-up and may vary.