Carys Cole , BACP

Carys Cole is a counsellor who uses an integrative, person-centred approach to help people navigate difficult times. She combines talking-based methods with practical tools so clients can address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship strain. Carys speaks plainly and works to create a calm space where people can think things through and try new ways of coping.

She has six years' experience working across counselling services and schools. Her background includes work in child and adolescent mental health services and private practice, so she is familiar with a range of everyday challenges. She also has experience offering Christian counselling and is comfortable discussing spiritual beliefs when that matters to a client.

Carys holds a BACP credential and an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People, together with a BSc in Psychology. Over time she has completed continuing professional development in cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness practice and attachment in practice. These inform how she matches methods to each person's needs.

Sessions focus on practical change alongside emotional understanding. Carys listens, reflects and helps people find new perspectives on family problems, grief, anger or addictions. She checks progress regularly and adapts the way she works if something is not helpful.

People come to her for help with life transitions and career-related stress as well as trauma, abuse and coping after loss. She aims to build a collaborative plan so each session moves towards clear, manageable goals.

How her approaches work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand emotional reactions to closeness and loss. It can be useful for those struggling with abandonment, attachment issues or relationship fears.

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and creating space for the client to lead the conversation. This approach supports self-esteem, body image concerns and clarity around life decisions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences and together they will try methods that fit the person's situation. This collaborative way helps tailor sessions so practical steps and emotional understanding move at a comfortable pace.

Online therapy offers different ways to meet depending on what suits daily life. Video calls approximate face-to-face sessions, phone sessions need less bandwidth, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins and text-based messaging lets people write when it feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting or travel while still working with a registered or accredited professional.