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Carol Hounslow, BACP

Carol Hounslow helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Carol

Carol Hounslow helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain. She supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. Carol also works with people concerned about ADHD, obsessions and compulsions, and social anxiety.

Carol uses a calm, patient and kind manner in sessions. She trained in person-centred counselling and holds a BACP registration, which she maintains while working with adults.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on what matters to the individual and move at a pace that feels manageable. Her approach draws on attachment ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Cognitive behavioural techniques help people spot patterns of thinking and try small experiments to change them.

She also brings reflective, psychodynamic thinking when exploring longer-term patterns and underlying themes. Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Carol aims to make practical steps feel doable and clear.

She helps people set small goals, practise new responses and notice what changes. Clients may find her background working with young people in schools and volunteering with community organisations helpful when the issues touch family life, schooling or transitions. She works with adults of all ages and is comfortable supporting those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	386425	May 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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Therapeutic approaches and online support

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current feelings and reactions, helping people understand relationship patterns and heal from relational wounds. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathy and acceptance so people can find their own solutions and build self-trust. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours, which can be useful for anxiety, low mood and OCD patterns.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Carol will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then agree a shared plan. That collaborative process makes it easier to try different ways of working and adjust as progress is observed.

Online therapy here can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat work well for short check-ins or flexible contact. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school or family routines while keeping the focus on practical change and emotional understanding.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Carol support?

She supports stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and parenting strain, along with trauma and abuse, eating problems and anger. Additional focus areas include ADHD, OCD patterns, low self-esteem and social anxiety.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Carol offers a calm, patient and kind style that is conversational and person-centred. She aims to move at the client’s pace and focus on what matters most to them.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with adults and with young people in school settings, plus several years of community volunteering.

What professional credential does she hold and where is she based?

Carol holds BACP registration and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available online?

She conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with Carol?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.