- Person-centred approach
- Help with trauma
- Support for parenting
About Carol
Carol Hounslow is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with adults and with young people in school years 7 to 11. Carol aims to make sessions calm, patient and kind so parents and carers can talk through difficult moments without feeling judged.
Carol trained in Person-Centred Counselling, a degree-level qualification that shapes her warm and listening approach. She also draws on ideas from attachment-focused work and cognitive behavioural methods when those tools suit a person’s needs. This mix helps her tailor conversations to practical problems as well as deeper emotional patterns.
Her work covers a range of issues including low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, ADHD and obsessive thinking. She also supports people dealing with shame, guilt, self-harm urges and the aftermath of sexual assault and abuse. Carol pays attention to how patterns formed in childhood can affect present-day relationships and reactions.
Having spent four years volunteering with the YMCA, she brings both community experience and six years of practice to her sessions. People can expect short-term problem-focused work as well as space for longer exploration when needed. Carol uses straightforward language and practical ideas parents can put into daily life.
Sessions are offered in English and Carol works with clients in the United Kingdom and with international clients. Prospective clients are encouraged to check current session formats before booking so they know what is available.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online counselling
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can help people notice repeating patterns and try new ways of relating in day-to-day life.Client-Centred Therapy emphasises being heard without pressure. The therapist offers non-judgemental listening and helps clients find their own solutions, which works well in conversations over time.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and gives practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, obsessions and low mood and can include simple exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences and will adapt the plan as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm what is offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit conversations into busy family routines, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives options for people who live outside the therapist’s immediate area while still keeping the same therapeutic focus.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Carol help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting worries, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, anger and ADHD related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, patient and kind with a person-centred focus that prioritises listening and understanding before suggesting changes.
What is her background and experience?
Carol has six years of practice and volunteered for four years with the YMCA, alongside current work with adults and young people in school years 7 to 11.
What credentials and location are noted?
She holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and is associated with BACP; she is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin work with Carol?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.