Counsellor profile
Hilary Cartmel-Batty, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based approach
- Client-centred work
- Solution-focused methods
About Hilary
Counsellor and psychotherapist, BACP member, with five years' experience working in the United Kingdom. Hilary Cartmel-Batty helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, and issues such as addiction, grief and self-esteem.
Hilary bases her work on approaches that focus on people’s attachments and on the client’s own perspective. Sessions are person-centred and also draw on solution-focused and trauma-focused ideas where these suit the person. She aims to give clear, direct support and practical steps when helpful.
People can expect to talk about current difficulties and how past relationships affect present patterns. The counsellor listens to what matters to the client and works with them to identify small changes that could help day-to-day coping. There is room to talk about grief, chronic stress, parenting strain and issues around intimacy and identity.
Hilary offers both regular weekly sessions and more flexible arrangements, depending on what a person needs. Her diary on other platforms may not show all private practice hours, so it is worth checking session options before booking.
She works in English and practices in the United Kingdom. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book a first session through the online system.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Hilary uses attachment-based ideas to look at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps when people find themselves repeating hurtful dynamics or struggling with trust and closeness. She also uses client-centred work, which means sessions focus on the client’s experience and what feels most important to them. The counsellor follows the client’s lead and responds to their priorities. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hilary will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is done together and can change as the work progresses. Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the original biography. Sessions are arranged to fit around everyday life, which can make them easier to keep alongside work or family time. Practical benefits include shorter check-ins when needed, fitting sessions into a lunch break, or avoiding travel time. Registered or accredited professionals often offer these flexibilities, and Hilary can discuss which pattern of sessions would suit a client when arranging the first meeting.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Hilary supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. She also works with relationship, parenting, grief, addiction and self-esteem concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centred and draws on attachment-based, solution-focused and trauma-focused approaches. She aims to be direct and practical while following the client’s lead.
How long has she been practising?
She has five years of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the UK.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What is the first step to start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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.