Counsellor profile
Carys Cole, BACP
Counsellor - children, young people and adults
See online counselling options- Attachment work
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Carys
Counsellor Carys Cole is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with six years' experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self esteem, depression, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns and coping with life changes.
Carys trained in counselling for children and young people and holds an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People plus a BSc in Psychology. She also holds the BACP Certificate of Proficiency and has undertaken continuing professional development in cognitive behavioural approaches, mindfulness practice and attachment work.
She has worked in schools, counselling organisations and in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. That background means she has experience supporting children, young people and adults from different backgrounds and cultures. She has also practised as a Christian counsellor and is willing to include spiritual beliefs in conversations when clients wish to do so.
Carys describes her practice as integrative. She uses more than one theoretical approach and draws on different methods to suit the person in front of her. This means sessions may include reflective listening, practical strategies and discussion about patterns of relating.
She carries out regular reviews during therapy to check what is helpful and what needs to change. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage difficulties, improve communication and build more confidence. Before booking, people should check the current session options and format that best suit them.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Her work draws on attachment-based and client-centred ideas alongside cognitive behavioural techniques. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape present patterns and can help with difficulties in close relationships and repeated emotional reactions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can make sense of their feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive behavioural techniques offer practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and are often used for anxiety, low mood and coping skills.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to agree which methods feel most helpful based on needs and goals. That shared decision-making means approaches can change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified here, so people should confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy weeks, reduce travel time and suit quieter surroundings. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and can reduce the time taken to reach a first appointment. Ask when arranging a session about the exact format and practical arrangements that will be used.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, anger, low self esteem, depression, addictions, family and trauma related issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She practises an integrative approach drawing on attachment work, client-centred ideas, CBT, emotionally-focused and mindfulness methods to suit each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years' counselling experience, including work in schools and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and work is provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule the first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.