Megan Flanagan, BACP, NCPS

Megan Flanagan is a counsellor who focuses on thoughts and everyday habits to help people reconnect with themselves. She uses a human-centred way of working to make sessions feel personal and respectful. Megan holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS.

Megan tailors each session to the person in front of her. She begins by building a trusting relationship, listening to what matters most to the client. Then she draws on practical tools such as psychoeducation and creative outlets to support change in daily routines and thinking.

Many people seek her help after abuse, during postnatal depression, or when parenting has changed how they see themselves. She also works with people coping with chronic illness, disability and life transitions that leave them anxious or low in mood. Megan aims to help people notice small shifts in thoughts and habits that make everyday life easier.

Megan describes therapy as a collaborative effort that needs the client’s commitment. She will talk through goals, offer reflections, and suggest simple experiments to try between sessions. The pace and content are guided by each person’s needs and willingness to explore change.

Her own experience of postnatal depression and surviving an abusive relationship informs a practical, empathetic style. Megan strives to make the first contact reassuring and straightforward for anyone ready to begin.

How Megan’s approaches translate to online therapy

Megan works from a client-centred foundation that prioritises the person’s goals and preferences. This way of working focuses on listening, reflecting and helping people notice patterns in their thinking and daily habits that they want to change. It suits practical work on self-esteem, parenting pressures and everyday routines.

Her trauma-focused approach aims to help people process difficult experiences and reduce their ongoing impact. In practice this can mean stabilising techniques, paced discussions about distressing memories, and learning ways to manage triggers and upsetting thoughts so daily life feels more manageable.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss what feels most helpful, try different ways of working, and adjust the plan based on the client’s needs and preferences. That collaborative process helps match methods to goals and comfort levels.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel by removing commute time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or let someone choose quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options depending on practical needs.