Tracey Austin-Plahe , BACP

Tracey Austin-Plahe is an integrative therapist and a licensed member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), a UK professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. She understands that starting therapy can feel intimidating, so she prioritises creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where people can safely explore their thoughts and feelings.

In session, Tracey listens with attention and provides practical emotional well-being support to help clients manage difficult periods of life. She also works to equip people with skills and strategies that increase their sense of control when future challenges arise. Over five years of practice, she has worked with a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties and infidelity, family conflicts, grief and loss - whether that loss involves a person, employment, or friendship - as well as low motivation, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, self-harm, and loneliness.

Tracey accepts clients and offers therapy in English. Important scheduling information for prospective clients: she is unavailable to conduct sessions on the the platform site on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday because she works elsewhere on those days. Those interested in her availability or working hours are encouraged to reach out with any questions.

Approaches That Guide Online Work with Tracey

Tracey draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they affect current connections, helping people address trust, closeness, and abandonment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic relationship where the client’s experience guides the pace of work and supports growth in self-esteem and emotional clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and developing practical strategies to change patterns of anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful behaviours.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tracey collaborates with each person to identify which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Tracey is offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, maintain continuity of care, and access support from where the client is located.