Charlene Douglas

Charlene Douglas is widely recognised for her role on Channel 4’s Married at First Sight UK, where she brings empathy, clarity, and expert insight to emotionally complex situations. As a trained sex and relationship therapist, Charlene’s strength lies in her ability to open up honest conversations around topics many find difficult, intimacy, communication, and emotional vulnerability. As a keynote speaker, she is trusted by audiences and organisations alike for her warm, non-judgmental approach to mental health, helping people understand the deep connection between emotional wellbeing and healthy relationships. Her sessions are often described as refreshing, empowering, and deeply human, leaving a lasting impact on both personal and organisational levels.

Charlene’s journey began with formal training in psychodynamic counselling at the Highgate Counselling Centre, where she developed a strong foundation in understanding human behaviour and emotional development. Her passion for helping people connect more deeply with themselves and others led her to pursue further studies in psychosexual therapy at the Centre of Psychosexual Health. These dual specialisms gave her the tools to approach mental health from a holistic angle, recognising that emotional intimacy, identity, and communication are central to mental wellbeing.

Beyond her television appearances, Charlene has worked extensively in private practice, supporting clients dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship breakdowns, and identity struggles. She has featured on The Sex Clinic and regularly contributes to mental health conversations in the media. Her work dismantles stigma and encourages a healthier narrative around issues like sexual confidence, emotional boundaries, and relationship trauma, all of which are core to mental health but often excluded from mainstream discussion. Her calm, grounded delivery and practical insights have made her a trusted voice in this space.

Charlene is consistently booked as a mental health speaker because she offers something many others don’t: a safe space to talk about deeply personal experiences that shape emotional health. She speaks on a range of topics including emotional resilience, relationship dynamics, workplace communication, identity, and mental health in marginalised communities. She has delivered talks for corporate wellbeing programmes, DEI events, schools, and national awareness campaigns. Whether addressing a large audience or a smaller, more intimate group, Charlene’s ability to build trust, challenge stigma, and offer actionable insights makes her one of the most compelling mental health speakers in the UK today.