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Seaneen Madden

Seaneen Madden

Therapist · United Kingdom

Calm practical support for life changes

  • Goal focused
  • Compassionate listener
  • Practical steps

About Seaneen

Seaneen Madden is a counsellor with nine years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP registration, and she offers a calm, respectful approach to conversations about stress, anxiety, relationships and parenting. Her style is straightforward and warm, aiming to help people take practical steps toward a more manageable life.

In sessions she listens first and shapes the work around each person’s needs. She will agree goals together and adapt conversations as things change. People come for help with low mood, anger, grief, sleep problems, addictions and career worries, and she aims to break those concerns down into small, workable steps.

Her practice also focuses on attachment and abandonment worries, communication and codependency, and on some neurodiversity-related issues such as autism and Asperger Syndrome. She addresses trauma, domestic violence, and separation in a way that keeps the client’s pace and safety central to the work.

Seaneen uses a mix of familiar talking therapies alongside techniques to shift thinking and manage strong emotions. That may include approaches drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as client-centred and Jungian perspectives. She explains options clearly and helps people choose what fits their life.

Taking the first step can feel huge. She supports practical planning for change, and helps people practise new skills between sessions. To begin, follow the Start Therapy steps on the site to match and book a suitable time.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a steady space to talk, feel heard and build confidence in their own choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties and unhelpful thinking patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful where distress feels overwhelming or when someone struggles with impulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and agree a plan based on their needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and approaches can be adjusted as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session formats before booking. Many people find remote therapy helps fit counselling around work, childcare and daily routines, and it can make regular check-ins easier to keep. Ask about session length and scheduling when you book so arrangements match your life and goals.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, and helps with relationship and family concerns. Other areas include parenting, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, then agrees goals and uses a mix of talking and skills-based techniques to address problems.

How long has she been practising?

She has nine years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.

What are her credentials and where does she work?

She is registered with BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK book sessions?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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