Avril Lote

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

About Avril

Avril Lote works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and depression using a person-centred approach that treats the client as the expert in their own life. She is a registered NCPS counsellor and has seven years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

She offers straightforward talking therapy for people facing life changes, grief, addiction concerns and trauma. Sessions look at what is happening now and what the client wants to change. Avril uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside longer-term thinking from psychodynamic work where helpful.

Her approach begins by listening and clarifying the immediate problems. She then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and tries simple steps to reduce distress. This can include coping strategies for anxiety, ways to improve communication, and work on self-esteem.

Avril also supports people with intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strains and career stresses. Additional areas she has focused on include abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, addiction to drugs or alcohol, and multicultural or discrimination-related concerns.

Sessions proceed at a practical pace, with the client setting the goals. Avril explains options for work together and revisits progress regularly so the client can see what is changing and what needs adjusting.

How her approaches shape online work

Avril combines client-centred work with cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and strengths, helping them talk through current concerns and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood and change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to past patterns and relationships that may influence present feelings and choices.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the collaborative process. Avril will discuss aims, try different methods in early sessions and agree what helps most. She works with each person to match the approach to their goals and preferences rather than applying one fixed method.

Confirm the session formats available before booking as these are not specified here. Online work can help fit counselling into a busy life by making appointments easier to reach, reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep regular sessions alongside work or family commitments, and to use written or talking exercises between meetings to build progress.

Topics Avril lists

• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Blended family issues
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Money and financial issues
• Multicultural concerns
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Sexuality

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Avril

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She has experience helping with anxiety and offers strategies to reduce worry and manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She practises client-centred counselling and uses cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic approaches when relevant.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.

Is she registered and where does she practise?

She is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.

What languages are sessions available in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the UK?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start therapy with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.