Carys Cole, BACP

Carys Cole uses a blend of relational and practical approaches to counselling. She draws on attachment-based work, client-centred principles and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Carys aims to make sessions straightforward and focused, so parents can quickly see what to expect and decide if it feels like a good fit.

She has six years of counselling experience and works from the United Kingdom. Her background includes work in schools and a range of counselling organisations, and she has spent time in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services as well as private practice. This range has shaped a flexible style that adapts to different life stages and concerns.

Carys supports people with a broad set of issues, including addiction, grief, trauma and family problems. She also helps with anger, self-esteem, body image and career questions. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency and blended family concerns.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions often combine guided reflection with skills-based exercises such as mindfulness and cognitive techniques. Carys regularly checks in during therapy to see what is helping and what needs to change.

She holds BACP, which indicates a recognised professional affiliation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online via video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early relationships affect current feelings and connections. Online sessions using this approach help people understand patterns in relationships and work on feeling safer in close connections.

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work, prioritising empathetic listening and the client's own goals. This approach suits people who want space to tell their story and to make decisions with a counsellor's support.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches practical skills to manage symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress and can include short exercises to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals and review progress regularly to find what works best for each person.

Online formats offer flexibility and choice. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messages suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help fit therapy around family life, work and school commitments, and make it easier to continue sessions when circumstances change.