Hilary Carter, BACP
Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +10 more
About Hilary
Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings four years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and trauma. Hilary aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about difficult things without pressure.
Her approach is practical and personalised. Sessions begin by listening to what matters most to the individual, then shaping a plan that fits their life.
Background and approach
She uses client-centred work to keep the person’s experience at the heart of the process and draws on cognitive behavioural tools to help change unhelpful thinking and patterns. Hilary also includes relationship-focused methods when intimacy or partnership issues are involved. She supports people dealing with addiction, parenting strain, career uncertainty, chronic illness and major life changes.
Her work covers both emotional issues and everyday coping skills, so clients leave with clear steps they can try between sessions. In session she balances active guidance with time for reflection. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used to manage overwhelming moments and set realistic goals.
The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Hilary works with adults in the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English. She meets people online by video call, phone, live chat or messaging.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403266 | September 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 Hilary works with
Everything Hilary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Hilary lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness 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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact. It teaches simple techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build small practical habits, which can help with anxiety, depression and stress.
Mindfulness Therapy uses simple awareness exercises to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation. These practices are useful when people need tools to manage strong feelings in the moment.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about options, try methods that suit the client's goals, and adapt as needed. This collaborative process helps find what feels most useful and realistic for everyday life.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face when visual cues matter. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when writing things out feels easier. These formats make it simpler to keep therapy going around work, caring duties or mobility limits.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can I bring to counselling?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting strain and career concerns among other life challenges.
How would she work with my problem?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens first, then uses client-centred conversation alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques to set manageable steps.
What experience does she have?
Hilary has four years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and practical difficulties including chronic illness, caregiver stress and major life transitions.
Is she accredited and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with clients in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions happen in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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