Counsellor profile
Carol Broad, NCPS
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment based
- Client centred
- Cognitive behavioural
About Carol
Counsellor Carol Broad is a member of NCPS and has five years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, self‑esteem and motivation, and other common life challenges. Carol offers sessions in English and accepts international clients from the United Kingdom base.
She uses clear talking and practical steps rather than jargon. Sessions focus on listening, identifying what is most pressing, and trying simple changes that make day-to-day life easier. Carol draws on approaches that look at how relationships, thoughts and current choices affect feelings and behaviour.
Her background includes work with people facing family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career uncertainty and chronic health issues. She also addresses anger, sleeping difficulties and burnout or compassion fatigue. This range means she often helps people whose difficulties overlap several areas at once.
In practice she combines attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques. She may use solution-focused steps and motivational interviewing to help set short-term goals. The balance between talking and practical exercises is agreed with each person.
Carol describes the first session as a chance to outline concerns and set priorities. After that she and the client review what is helping and adapt the approach. Sessions are described simply and directly so people know what to expect from week to week.
How Carol uses common approaches in online counselling
Attachment‑based work looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and responses. It helps when worry, relationship patterns or abandonment concerns repeat in different situations. Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people clarify their thoughts and decide what matters to them now rather than following a fixed agenda.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, behaviours and feelings interact. It uses straightforward exercises and small practical changes to reduce anxiety, lift low mood or improve sleep. Carol may combine these methods with solution‑focused steps to set short goals and motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then agree what to try first. She reviews progress and shifts the focus if something is not helpful, so the plan is collaborative and practical.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online counselling fits around work, childcare and travel because it can cut commuting and make scheduling easier. Other practical benefits include shorter check‑ins between sessions and the option to choose a quieter time of day or a call that does not use video.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self‑esteem and motivation among other issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice blends attachment‑based work, client‑centred listening and cognitive behavioural techniques, with solution‑focused steps and motivational interviewing when useful.
How long has she been practising?
Carol has five years of professional experience working with counselling clients.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with NCPS as stated in her profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients have sessions?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions organised and charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a series of sessions?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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