Counsellor profile
Carly Donovan, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Works on parenting
About Carly
Carly Donovan is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has three years of professional experience and works with people in the United Kingdom on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting matters, self-esteem and career questions.
Carly uses a client-centred way of working. Sessions focus on what matters to the person sitting in front of her. She listens for what a client wants to change and helps clarify next steps through open conversation and practical reflection.
She also draws on existential ideas. That means talking about values, choices and the meaning people give to their situations. This can help when decisions, life transitions or questions about identity make things feel difficult.
Carly is used to discussing common relationship strains such as communication problems, commitment worries, jealousy and infidelity. She also supports people concerned about panic attacks, OCD-type obsessions and compulsions, social anxiety, and postpartum depression.
The work is delivered in plain language and moves at a client’s pace. Carly explains options and discusses how clients want to try therapy before planning sessions. She asks about practicalities such as timing, goals and what a useful first session would look like.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the client's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without judgement, reflects what she hears and follows the client's priorities to help clarify feelings and options. This approach is useful for stress, relationship worries and issues around self-esteem.Existential Therapy looks at values, freedom and choice. It helps when people face decisions, life changes or questions about meaning. Conversations can focus on what matters most and how a person wants to live, rather than on symptom lists.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carly works collaboratively to identify which ideas and methods fit a client's situation and goals. She will talk through options and agree on a plan that reflects the client's preferences and practical needs.
The profile does not list specific remote session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Remote counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It also allows for shorter check-ins, avoids travel time and can be used when being on camera is not wanted.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, self-esteem, relationships and career matters, plus related areas such as panic attacks, OCD-type problems and postpartum depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She works in a client-centred way, focusing on each person’s priorities. She also uses existential ideas about values and choice to help with life decisions.
How much experience does she have?
Carly has three years of professional counselling experience listed in her profile.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and bookings handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online counselling options button and complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.
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