Carole Davies , BACP, NCPS

Carole Davies is a UK-based counsellor who supports people navigating major life changes such as bereavement, relationship breakdown, career shifts and the wide range of feelings that can follow - sadness, anxiety, low motivation, and shaken self-esteem. She works with clients to reconcile difficult past experiences, reconnect with enjoyment in the present, and to imagine and plan for a hopeful future.

Her experience includes work in addiction recovery settings, where she helps people move beyond shame and rebuild a life of sobriety and self-respect. Carole practices in a non-directive, humanistic way, meaning sessions are guided by what is most important to the client in the moment, and the pace and focus emerge from each person’s needs.

Carole is an accredited counsellor with over 5 years of professional experience and holds BACP and NCPS credentials, signifying recognised qualifications in counselling practice. Previous clients have said things like "felt validated and accepted from the first session", "felt an instant rapport and connection", "I feel like myself again", "I found my happy self again", and "I feel confident and I'm looking forward to the next phase of my life".

She offers support for a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and career changes, as well as areas such as parenting, ADHD, LGBT issues and compassion fatigue. Carole aims to empower people to take the courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and to help them write the next chapter with clarity and confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Benefits of Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and learn to take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it is useful for anxiety, depression and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on providing an empathetic, non-directive space where the client’s perspective leads the work; it is especially helpful for rebuilding self-esteem and exploring personal goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be valuable for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Carole works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. She adapts techniques from different approaches to create a personalised path forward rather than prescribing a single fixed model.

Online therapy with Carole can take place by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, reduce travel time, and allow people to access licensed professionals from the setting that feels most manageable for them.