Carol Hounslow, BACP
Carol Hounslow helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +10 more
About Carol
Carol Hounslow helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems. She also supports those dealing with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, low self-esteem and life changes. Carol is experienced with ADHD, parenting challenges and a range of worries such as obsessions, compulsions and social anxiety.
She works in a calm, patient and kind way. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Conversations are practical and down to earth, with space to reflect and plan small steps forward.
Background and approach
Carol trained in person-centred counselling and holds BACP registration, which is shown as BACP. She has six years’ experience and has spent time counselling young people in schools as well as volunteering with the YMCA for four years. Her approach draws from attachment work, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking, along with existential and client-centred perspectives.
That mix helps her look at patterns in relationships, unhelpful thoughts and deeper personal themes. She tailors the work so it fits the person’s needs rather than following one fixed method. People can expect a steady, patient space to talk things through.
Carol will listen closely, help identify practical coping strategies and also explore underlying issues when useful. The aim is to leave sessions with clearer options and manageable next steps.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386425 | May 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Carol lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, useful for low self-esteem, life purpose questions and emotional recovery.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It offers concrete techniques for anxiety, phobias, obsessive thoughts and practical coping with mood changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs and then try methods that suit those aims. It is normal for the focus to shift over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when video is difficult or bandwidth is low, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or when a shorter, written format helps. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family and daily life while keeping continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Carol supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also works with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem and ADHD related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm, patient and kind. Sessions combine listening with practical steps and gentler exploration of underlying patterns.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of counselling experience and volunteered with the YMCA for four years. She has also counselled young people in school settings.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
Carol is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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