Dr. Doreen Fleet, BACP

23 years in practice

Dr. Doreen Fleet is a counsellor who uses Existential therapy alongside practical talking therapies.

License and registration

BACP: 15404 · expires December 2026
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Doreen

Dr. Doreen Fleet is a counsellor who uses Existential therapy alongside practical talking therapies. She combines an interest in life meaning with down-to-earth strategies to help people manage anxiety, grief and low self-esteem.

She has over 23 years of clinical experience and holds BACP accreditation, which she uses to guide her practice in the United Kingdom. Her sessions start by listening to the person’s story and identifying what matters most to them.

Background and approach

She encourages people to notice their strengths and to make choices that fit their values. Conversations are straightforward and focused on real-life changes rather than jargon. Dr Fleet brings long experience supporting people through career uncertainty, parenting stresses and relationship strain.

She also works with trauma, panic attacks and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Her approach mixes reflective discussion with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioural and mindfulness-based techniques. People who come to her often want clearer direction, relief from constant worry, or help recovering from loss.

She aims to create a steady working pace and to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. The overall goal is to help people find more meaning and better ways of coping. Sessions are available in English and can be arranged across the UK and internationally.

The process begins with a short matching questionnaire to help pair people to the most suitable support, followed by scheduling to suit the individual’s circumstances.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Doreen names

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Online support

How existential and practical approaches work online

Existential therapy looks at the big questions in life - meaning, choice and responsibility - and helps people reflect on values and purpose. It can be useful for people facing midlife questions, emptiness, grief or career doubts. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, empathy and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood. It suits those who need space to talk things through and to clarify their own thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, offers clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. It is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, depression and stress, and gives practical skills to manage symptoms between sessions. Together these approaches let the therapist combine reflective conversations with concrete tools tailored to the person’s needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and the therapist will collaborate with each person to decide what fits best. This means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time based on goals and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual contact matters, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging work well for regular check-ins, brief reflections or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What concerns can this counsellor help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, career difficulties and life changes. Other areas include trauma and abuse, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, anger, depression and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends Existential therapy with client-centred listening and practical cognitive behavioural and mindfulness techniques. Sessions aim to balance exploring meaning with tools to manage symptoms day-to-day.

How much professional experience does she have?

She has 23 years of experience working in therapeutic roles. That background includes helping people cope with loss, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and issues around identity and life purpose.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is accredited with the BACP and operates from the United Kingdom. The BACP credential is shown exactly as supplied.

In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the person’s needs and preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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