Poppy Streatfield , BACP

Poppy Streatfield is a qualified therapist working online from North London who takes a client-focused, professional approach to counselling. She offers one-to-one short- and long-term work on a weekly basis and draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor support to each person’s needs. With training that includes an MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy - a master’s degree focused on person-centred practice - a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions and Learning Difficulties - specialist CBT training adapted for neurodiversity and learning differences - and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, she combines academic training with practical certificates in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She also holds the BACP credential (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Poppy has experience working with adults and young people across educational, community and NHS settings and currently runs a private practice alongside work in the education sector. She is experienced supporting a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, family and parenting challenges, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, attachment issues and many mood and anxiety-related difficulties. She is trained to adapt therapy to be more accessible for people with Autism and ADHD and is willing to discuss adjustments to meet individual needs and preferences.

Her working hours are Monday: 5pm - 9pm, Thursday: 5pm - 9pm and Saturday: 8am - 12pm. She will only respond to messages sent via the platform during these hours and limits messaging to practical enquiries, preferring to explore therapeutic concerns within sessions. She does not work with high-risk clients and will recommend contacting a GP for more comprehensive support if risk becomes apparent during therapy.

Approaches and online support tailored to individual needs

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a non-judgemental and empathetic space where the person’s own experiences and goals guide the work. It helps people explore feelings, build self-understanding and strengthen their ability to make meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic and related concerns by testing patterns and trying new coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies and teaches skills in distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness - useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties and self-harm tendencies.

Deciding on the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, consider what methods may suit those goals and adapt techniques to match preferences and individual differences, including adjustments for Autism or ADHD where helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow people to choose the format that fits their schedule, comfort level and daily life while maintaining regular weekly sessions and ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists.