Carrie McColl, BACP

Carrie McColl welcomes people who are feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure about their next step. She aims to make first steps easier for a worried parent reading on a phone. Carrie uses a gentle, person-focused way of working so people feel heard and respected.

Carrie offers counselling tailored to each person’s needs. She and the client work together to build trust and set achievable goals. Sessions focus on what matters now and practical ways to cope with stress and change.

She has four years of experience working with a wide range of concerns. These include anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, and workplace issues. She also supports people with ADHD, LGBT issues, relationship and family problems, and life transitions such as divorce or becoming a parent.

Carrie practises client-centred therapy, which places the person’s experience at the heart of each session. That means listening without judgement and following the client’s pace while offering reflections and questions to clarify what matters most.

Sessions can take different forms to fit everyday life. People can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Carrie works from the United Kingdom and conducts her work in English.

How client-centred therapy works online

Carrie uses client-centred therapy, which means she listens closely and follows what the client says matters most. This approach helps with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns and coping with life changes by creating space to talk and be understood.

The choice of approach is decided together. Carrie will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs before settling on a way of working. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as things change.

Online sessions come in several formats to fit different days and routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections between sessions, or people who express themselves better in writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, parenting or other commitments and let people choose what feels most comfortable for them.