Hilary Cartmel-Batty, BACP

Hilary Cartmel-Batty helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship struggles. She also supports those facing trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction concerns and life changes. Hilary offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and explore what matters most to them.

She is a BACP counsellor, which means she follows professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Hilary has five years of experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including anger, self‑esteem, intimacy issues and career questions. She also has additional focus areas such as attachment concerns, body image and coping after separation.

In sessions she aims to be straightforward and compassionate. Conversations are client-led and practical - clients talk about current problems and identify small, manageable steps. Hilary uses approaches drawn from attachment work, client-centred listening, solution-focused planning and trauma-aware practice to shape those conversations.

She offers flexible arrangements to fit around other commitments. People can discuss fixed weekly times or more adaptable patterns depending on what suits them. Sessions can be scheduled to match each person’s needs and rhythm.

Hilary works in the United Kingdom and carries out appointments in a way that suits the client, whether that is talking through issues, planning for change or finding ways to cope day to day. Taking the first step can feel hard; she aims to make it easier and more manageable.

How these approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice connection styles and practise different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s pace to help them make sense of thoughts and feelings. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical change and small steps. It helps people identify goals and build short-term strategies to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities shift and progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video helps when face-to-face conversation matters, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options offer flexibility for work, family commitments and travel, and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.