Althiea is a great therapist. Listening, supportive and for me also very important has the Christian perspective.
Althiea Beckford, BACP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Althiea is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Althiea. View 6 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in United Kingdom
- Accepts worldwide clients
Recent reviews
Since I am in contact with my therapist i am getting better. I would recommend her in every way.
More about Althiea
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- BACP
I am BACP (Reg) in the UK with more than 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with bereavement, grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Licenses
- BACP · United Kingdom · 399743 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Althiea Beckford
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Althiea is a great therapist. Listening, supportive and for me also very important has the Christian perspective.
Since I am in contact with my therapist i am getting better. I would recommend her in every way.
Althiea is amazing. To be honest, I was not sure what therapy would bring as I had done it before and it was just like sessions to get things off my chest. Althiea is extremely astute and keeps raising issues that make me think about who I am and what I can do to perhaps deal with some of my issues. I highly recommend her!
Althiea is a warm and intuitive person who has a lot of knowledge and insight into relationships and how they work. She listen carefully then asks additional questions around the issues presented in respectful and boundary led way, which makes me feel comfortable opening up to her and I share as much as I feel I want to. Althiea has given me questionnaires and asks questions which make me look at my life more personally, whilst becoming more reflective about the choices I make and why I’ve made them and acknowledging their validity. I look forward to our weekly sessions.
I have never had therapy, so she is my first therapist. She is so insightful and is always so on point with addressing my concerns. I love how she makes you really look inside to help address your concerns. I am very happy working with her. My decision about having therapy was worthwhile because of her. I will recommend her anytime.
I’m still relatively early in my journey working with Althiea but so far so good! She takes the time to listen to me, asks incredibly challenging and thought-provoking questions that make me rethink things (in a good way!), explains her understanding of what I’ve said which allows me the opportunity to make sure we’re both on the same page and offers not just a wonderful listening ear, but also logical, sensible and clear ideas of how to make sense of things and progress. From my experience so far, I’d absolutely recommend her and look forward to our sessions every time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Althiea Beckford offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Althiea Beckford works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Althiea Beckford speak?
Althiea Beckford speaks English.
How many years of experience does Althiea Beckford have?
Althiea Beckford has 4 years of experience.
Where is Althiea Beckford licensed to practice?
Althiea Beckford is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.
Does Althiea Beckford accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?
Yes, Althiea Beckford accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Althiea Beckford offer?
Althiea Beckford offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Althiea Beckford?
Althiea Beckford can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Althiea Beckford?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.