Charlotte Dunkel

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Online Therapy

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

Hi, I’m Charlotte, a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I work with people in an affirming way to help develop a comprehensive understanding of peoples difficulties and the impact they are having on day to day life. I focus on creating a safe and compassionate therapy space, so that we can work together to help you achieve your goals.

My commitment to providing LGBTQ+ affirming therapy is rooted in both my professional experience and my personal life. Having a close family member who is gay has deepened my appreciation of the importance of being seen, accepted and supported for who you are. Alongside my clinical training and experience, this has reinforced my commitment to offering an inclusive, affirming and non-judgemental space for all clients.

Sexual identity:

Heterosexual

Gender identity: Female

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: No

Personal pronouns: She/her

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist: BABCP - 999308 (https://portal.babcp.com//therapist/register)

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award
Psychology BSc	Northumbria University	2011
Primary Care Mental Health PGCert	Teesside University	2016
High Intensity CBT PGCert	Teesside University	2021
High Intensity CBT for Long Term Health Conditions	Teesside University	2024
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression	ITP UK	2025

Experience and approach:

My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT looks at how your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and actions interact together. Most of the time they interact in helpful ways, but sometimes they can contribute to anxiety or low mood. I help people understand what may be contributing to these unhelpful interactions, and how they can overcome them.

My other main approach, Interpersonal therapy (IPT) helps improve mood by focusing on improving communication skills and resolving current relationship difficulties. It can help support with adapting to stressful life changes, building social skills, reducing isolation, resolving conflict and processing grief and loss.

I also aim that positive outcomes from therapy are sustainable in the long term once therapy ends. To achieve this we develop comprehensive keeping well plans together, that outline the learning from therapy, any techniques and materials used, and what to do should you experience a setback.

Alongside my CBT and IPT training, I also draw upon my personal experiences and values, to help people understand issues such as minority stress, internalised stigma, family relationships, or the impact of discrimination.

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