Caroline Tanton Parham, BACP

Caroline Tanton Parham is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has five years' experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns. Caroline builds a warm, non-judgemental space so people can begin to talk about what feels hard right now.

Caroline uses everyday language in sessions and works at a pace that suits each person. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and find more balanced ways of thinking. She also supports people who are dealing with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges around intimacy and relationships.

Her work includes adapting practical strategies for people who are neurodivergent, including those with ADHD and autism, so daily obstacles become more manageable. Caroline also helps people cope with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and career or life transitions. She pays attention to how early attachment and past experiences can shape current feelings and behaviour.

Sessions blend client-centred listening with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive approaches and emotionally-focused work. Caroline aims to give people tools they can use between sessions, from challenging negative thoughts to practical steps that make life easier. She encourages a collaborative relationship focused on small, steady change.

People who choose Caroline can expect straightforward talk, clear ideas to try, and steady support while they work through difficult feelings and decisions.

How Caroline's approaches work online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape feelings and patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and try different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centred therapy gives space for a person to be heard without judgement; in remote sessions this means the counsellor follows the client's lead and reflects their experience back to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns, such as thought records or activity planning that people can use between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Caroline will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different ideas, and then shape sessions around what seems most helpful. This collaborative process means methods can change as needs evolve.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people see each other and work through material much like an in-person session. Phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera or who have lower bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins, written reflection, or people who find it easier to express themselves in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caring duties and changing schedules, while still using the same therapeutic approaches and tools.