- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
- Guilt and shame
About Doris
Doris Badu is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, loneliness, midlife crises, post-traumatic stress and workplace pressures.
Doris uses everyday language in sessions and treats lived experience as important. She recognises how culture and ethnicity can shape how people understand themselves and their choices. Sessions aim to help clients notice strengths they already possess and apply those strengths to current challenges.
Her style invites people to talk through difficult feelings and practical problems. She encourages clients to reflect on the past where it matters, and to try straightforward steps that can reduce overwhelm. Conversations look at patterns in relationships and at ways to rebuild confidence and motivation.
Doris respects that each person’s experience is different, and she asks questions to clarify what matters most to the individual. She places emphasis on understanding how events and beliefs have influenced current reactions. The work is collaborative, with the client guiding priorities and pace.
People who come for help can expect clear conversation about goals and small, manageable actions between sessions. Doris supports exploration of guilt and shame when these feelings are present, while also addressing practical problems like workplace stress or communication difficulties.
Therapeutic methods and online working
Doris works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect. One common approach looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour to reduce anxiety and low mood by trying small, practical changes. Another approach pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns, helping people understand how past bonds influence current reactions and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Doris will discuss different options and decide together with the client which methods best fit the person’s goals and preferences. The therapist and client plan the focus and pace collaboratively, adjusting as progress is made.
Please confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to meet from wherever they are, which helps keep therapy practical alongside everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Doris works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues and depression. She also focuses on abandonment, attachment, communication, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, midlife crisis, post-traumatic stress and workplace problems.
How would she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She talks through how those feelings relate to a person’s history and current relationships. The aim is to identify patterns and try practical steps to reduce their hold on daily life.
What is her background and experience?
Doris has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns. Her work pays attention to cultural and ethnic contexts.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.