Counsellor profile
Caroline Marr, BACP
Counsellor - Relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Psychodynamic core
- Client-centred work
- Solution-focused steps
About Caroline
Counsellor Caroline Marr is a BACP-registered practitioner based in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, depression, family matters, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related difficulties.
Caroline describes a psychodynamic core to her work while using a client-centred stance. Sessions focus on what is happening now as well as patterns and feelings that repeat over time. She also draws on solution-focused ways of working when practical short-term steps are helpful.
In a session she listens for what a person is trying to make sense of. Conversations look at thoughts, feelings and past experiences that affect current choices. Caroline aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns and consider different responses to them.
People come for a mix of practical problem solving and deeper reflection. That might mean setting small, achievable goals one week and talking through emotional responses the next. The work can cover parenting, sleep difficulties, anger, career worries, coping with life changes, and other listed concerns.
Caroline uses plain language in sessions and keeps the focus on what a person wants to change. She asks questions, reflects back what she hears and invites people to try new approaches between sessions when that feels useful.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows the person's lead, helps them name their feelings, and supports them to decide what to work on. It suits people who want to be heard and to explore what matters most to them.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at repeating patterns and the emotions behind them. It helps when past experiences show up in current relationships or choices. Work in this style can deepen understanding of why certain responses keep happening.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and small changes. It is useful when someone wants clear, short-term goals and actions to try between sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options with the client and agree a way of working that fits their needs, goals and preferences. This is done collaboratively so sessions can shift if a different focus would help more.
Confirm the available session formats before booking as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and other daily demands. They also allow quieter or shorter check-ins when that suits a person's schedule.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly work with?
Caroline works with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and depression among other issues. The profile lists many additional focuses such as trauma, parenting and sleep problems.
How would she describe her way of working?
She uses a psychodynamic core alongside a client-centred approach and can include solution-focused steps. That means sessions mix exploration of patterns with practical goal-setting.
How much experience does she have?
Caroline has six years of experience working as a counsellor.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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