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Carly Stafford, BACP

Carly Stafford is a counsellor who draws on person-centred care to help people through hard moments.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Carly

Carly Stafford is a counsellor who draws on person-centred care to help people through hard moments. She offers a straightforward, warm approach for those feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief or relationship strain. Carly uses simple, practical tools in sessions and listens for what matters most to each person.

She brings four years of practice working with a wide range of concerns. Those include stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues and low self-esteem.

Background and approach

Carly also supports people navigating sexual identity concerns and LGBT-related questions. Her work often focuses on attachment and abandonment worries, plus the day-to-day problems that make life feel heavy. She pays attention to communication problems, workplace stress and the social anxiety that can cause isolation and loneliness.

Young adult issues and post-traumatic stress are also within her scope. Sessions draw on Client-Centred Therapy, cognitive behavioural ideas and mindfulness techniques. Carly adapts her style to each person, helping them notice patterns and try small changes.

Conversations aim to be clear, practical and paced to what the person needs. Carly practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers sessions in English and is happy to work with international clients by video, phone, chat or messaging.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378608	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Carly names

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Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Carly commonly blends Client-Centred Therapy, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness into online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being heard and understood so people can find their own answers; it helps with feeling stuck, low self-worth and relationship questions. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Mindfulness helps people notice moments of stress and build simple habits to calm the mind and manage intense feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carly will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try different ways of working. This collaborative process means methods are adjusted over time to suit what helps most for the issues being addressed.

Online therapy brings practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent, fit it around work or study, and return to conversations when needed.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Carly help with?

Carly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or family tensions. She also works with issues like addictions, trauma, self-harm, self-esteem and LGBT matters.

What is her therapeutic style?

The approach is person-centred with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on listening, spotting patterns and trying practical steps together.

How much experience does she have?

Carly has four years of experience working with a broad range of concerns, including trauma, bereavement and workplace stress.

Where is Carly based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Carly is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Carly?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.