- Practical coping skills
- Mindfulness-based work
- Support for relationships
About Carol
Carol Shields is a counsellor with ten years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression and major life changes. She works with issues such as relationships, self‑esteem, addiction, grief and ADHD. Carol aims to offer a steady, respectful presence for people wanting to make changes and feel more in control of their lives.
Her style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on what matters to each person right now. She listens, helps people map out realistic steps, and checks in about progress. Carol uses practical conversation alongside exercises that build new skills.
Carol draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client‑centred work. She also uses mindfulness practices to help people manage difficult feelings and stay present. These methods are used flexibly, depending on the person and their goals.
She holds BACP registration, which is listed as her credential. Carol practises from the United Kingdom and works with people from diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBT. She accepts international clients and runs sessions in English.
If someone is thinking about starting, Carol encourages a short initial match and a practical plan for the next steps. She aims to make the first contacts simple so people can decide if her approach feels right for them.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps toward them. It mixes practical actions with acceptance of difficult feelings and can help with anxiety, depression and life change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches specific tools to reduce unhelpful thinking and patterns. It is often useful for stress, anxiety and mood difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the person's goals and preferences. That might mean trying different techniques over a few sessions and adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
The biography did not state which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing a shorter check‑in that fits a lunch break. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower bandwidth options. Registered or accredited professionals aim to help people use these practical benefits to make therapy more consistent and sustainable.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and family concerns, ADHD and related issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward, focusing on listening, practical steps and skills people can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Carol has ten years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current options with the service before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary 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 schedule according to therapist availability.