- Trauma and relationships
- Practical day-to-day help
- Friendly approachable style
About Carlie
Carlie Machell-Kay is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain and issues around parenting and intimacy. She also helps with grief, addiction, low self-esteem, anger and major life changes. Carlie lists Men's wellbeing among her interests and works in ways that respect individual needs and goals.
Carlie trained as a psychodynamic counsellor and holds the NCPS credential. She qualified seven years ago and brings seven years of practice as a therapist alongside over 25 years of wider experience supporting people in mental health settings. Her background includes work in women's mental wellbeing and domestic abuse services, and she offers understanding for people affected by neurodiversity and brain injury.
Her style is warm and approachable. She aims to tailor sessions to each person, listening first and adapting the pace to what feels manageable. Conversations look at how past relationships and events shape current feelings and behaviours, while also addressing immediate problems that cause distress.
Carlie uses psychodynamic ideas alongside narrative and client-centred approaches. That mix helps people tell their story, make sense of patterns, and find practical ways to cope day to day. She has a particular focus on trauma and relationship impacts and works to make therapy relevant to everyday life.
People who value reflective work and clear practical steps may find her way of working helpful. If you want to explore how past experiences affect your present, or need help with parenting, addiction, grief or attention-related challenges, she can tailor sessions to your priorities.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Psychodynamic work focuses on understanding how past relationships shape current feelings and behaviour. Online sessions can still allow time for reflective conversation that uncovers long-standing patterns and meanings. Narrative therapy helps people tell and reframe their life story, separating themselves from problematic labels or events. This approach suits issues like identity, trauma and relationship narratives because it focuses on the stories people live by and how to change them.Working out which approach fits is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether a psychodynamic lens, a narrative focus, or a blend will best help with their goals. That choice can evolve as issues become clearer in conversation.
Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling around work or family commitments and less travel time. Online sessions may make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or longer reflective sessions depending on what fits a person's routine. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they match your everyday needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
Carlie supports stress, anxiety, depression and trauma-related issues. She also works with relationship strain, parenting, addiction, grief, intimacy and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and approachable and she tailors sessions to each person's needs. Sessions look at past influences while also focusing on practical coping for day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
Carlie has seven years' experience as a practising therapist and over 25 years' wider experience in mental health and related services.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is listed with the NCPS credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.