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Hilary Cartmel-Batty, BACP

Online sessions across the UK 5+ years in practice

Hilary Cartmel-Batty is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worry, trauma and loss.

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About Hilary

Hilary Cartmel-Batty is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship worry, trauma and loss. She supports individuals dealing with parenting strain, addiction concerns, mood changes and issues around self‑esteem and intimacy. Sessions are presented in a straightforward way for people who may be nervous about starting therapy.

She creates a calm, non-judgemental space for people to say what they are feeling. The first meetings focus on understanding the problem and what a person wants to change.

Background and approach

From there she and the client agree practical steps that fit their life and goals. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. She also uses client-centred methods, which put the person's perspective at the centre of the work, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals.

Trauma-focused work is used when past hurt is getting in the way of daily life. Hilary has five years' experience and balances personal work with practice through an online diary. She offers flexible session patterns and can discuss either fixed weekly appointments or more adaptable timings to suit a person's needs.

Sessions are available in English and are carried out by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. People are invited to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then booking a time that suits them.

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BACP 379149 May 2026

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Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Online support

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people notice repeating dynamics in friendships and romantic relationships and learn different ways to connect. Client-centred therapy gives the person space to lead the conversation while the counsellor reflects and clarifies what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for building trust and for people who need a gentle, paced way to explore feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The counsellor will check what matters most to the person, try different ways of working and adjust methods based on needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels doable and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets the counsellor and client use visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and to continue work during life changes.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?

Hilary works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or parenting worries. She also supports people facing grief, addiction, career strain and self‑esteem problems.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Sessions are person-centred and practical, with space to talk and to set clear steps forward. The work balances understanding emotions with setting achievable goals.

What is her background and experience?

She holds BACP recognition and has five years' experience working with people on a variety of mental health and relationship concerns.

Where is the counsellor based and how is registration shown?

Hilary practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Hilary?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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