About Poppy
Poppy Streatfield is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who has practised for seven years and is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She offers one-to-one work and aims to create a warm, accepting and open space for people to talk about what matters to them.
Her practice is client-focused and she adapts sessions to each person’s needs and preferences. Poppy combines a few different approaches rather than relying on one fixed method.
Background and approach
She draws on person-centred ways of working alongside cognitive and behavioural techniques when those fit the situation. She also uses elements from solution-focused work, dialectical behaviour ideas, and motivational interviewing to shape sessions together with the person in front of her.
She has experience in education, community and NHS settings and currently runs a independent practice while also working with the education sector. Her training includes a MA in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling and Psychotherapy, a postgraduate diploma in CBT for people on the autism spectrum and with learning difficulties, and a Bachelor of Science with honours in Psychology.
Poppy notes she adapts therapy to make it more accessible for people with additional needs such as autism and ADHD, and is willing to discuss adjustments to fit individual preferences. She states she does not work with people at high risk and that in such cases she will recommend seeking further support through a GP.
For practical matters she limits messaging through the platform to the hours she works, and she prefers to keep therapeutic conversations within sessions. Prospective clients are invited to arrange an initial consultation to discuss goals and to decide whether to continue together.
What Poppy works with
Everything Poppy lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Poppy is listed here; the rest shows what else Poppy works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Poppy lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Poppy uses approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a respectful space so people can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace; it is helpful for building trust and clarity about what matters to you.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it suits problems like anxiety, low mood and panic symptoms.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when feelings feel overwhelming.
Finding the right way of working is part of the therapy process. Poppy aims to collaborate with each person to choose which approaches to use, based on their goals, needs and preferences. She will discuss options together and adapt plans as the work progresses.
The profile notes she currently works online from North London but does not list specific session formats, so check the therapist's current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work or other routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can often offer flexible scheduling to help therapy fit into everyday life.
Questions people ask about Poppy
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief, eating and body image concerns, ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-focused and warm, using person-centred listening alongside practical techniques from CBT, DBT and solution-focused methods when helpful.
What kind of background does she have?
She has seven years of practice experience in educational, community and NHS settings and currently runs a independent practice while working with the education sector.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile lists online working from North London but does not specify formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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