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Carys Cole

Carys Cole, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles

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  • Integrative approach
  • Child and adolescent experience
  • Focus on relationships

About Carys

Carys Cole is a therapeutic counsellor with six years' experience. She uses an integrative approach, drawing on several ways of working to suit the person in front of her. Carys holds a BACP accreditation and has a background in counselling children and young people alongside independent practice work.

She trained with a Master of Science in Counselling Children and Young People and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Carys has also completed the BACP Certificate of Proficiency and continuing development in areas like cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based practice.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, addiction and grief. Jealousy is included among the areas she lists, and she also helps people with attachment and family problems, abandonment issues, communication difficulties and body image concerns.

Carys draws on attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused work and client-centred ways of working to help people notice patterns and make practical changes. Sessions include regular reviews to check what is helping and what needs to change in the work together.

She has experience in schools and counselling organisations and currently practises in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services as well as privately. Carys is comfortable discussing spiritual beliefs and has experience providing Christian counselling when that is relevant to a client.

How her approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships affect current feelings and responses. Online sessions can help people spot patterns in close relationships and try different ways of connecting or setting boundaries.

Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the centre, with the counsellor offering empathy and non-judgemental listening. This style can suit people who want a steady, supportive space to talk things through and figure out their own solutions.

Cognitive behavioural elements look at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and use straightforward exercises to test new behaviours. That practical focus is useful for stress, anxiety, and managing unhelpful responses like jealousy or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carys will help clients choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, and she reviews progress regularly so the plan can change if needed. The process is collaborative and paced to the person's comfort.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so it is best to confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online counselling easier to fit into busy lives, for example by saving travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around work. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan sessions that suit everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Carys works with many concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, grief and trauma. She also lists focused areas like attachment issues, abandonment and communication problems.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses an integrative style that draws on attachment-based work, emotionally-focused methods and cognitive behavioural ideas, tailoring sessions to each person's needs. The aim is to notice patterns and try practical ways to change them.

What is her professional background?

She has six years' counselling experience and has worked in schools, counselling organisations and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services as well as independent practice. She has also provided Christian counselling when appropriate.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She holds BACP accreditation and has an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People plus a BSc in Psychology. She practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prices are set according to location and the therapist's chosen rates.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the continue button on this profile, fill in the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The questionnaire helps match needs to an appropriate therapist.

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