Carole Scarlett , BACP

Carole Scarlett is a UK-based counsellor with 22 years of experience supporting young people and adults through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She offers a calm, non-judgmental environment where people can explore difficulties and build practical skills to move forward. Carole works with both short-term and long-term therapy depending on individual needs, and she draws on a blend of person-centred, motivational and solution-focused methods alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to tailor support to each situation.

Her clinical experience covers issues such as abuse, anxiety and worrying, bereavement, depression, PTSD, domestic violence, self-esteem and confidence, trauma, low mood and self-harm. She also works with attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency, relationship and commitment issues, divorce and separation, eating and food-related difficulties, feelings of emptiness, family problems, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose, multicultural concerns and self-love.

Carole describes her style as empathic, open and encouraging; she aims to help clients gain awareness and clarity so they can recognise strengths and take steps toward change. She holds BACP accreditation - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom - and she is committed to supporting people to develop their inner resources and wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy is at the heart of Carole's practice - this approach focuses on listening without judgement, helping people feel understood and supported as they explore their own goals and values. It is useful for building self-awareness, strengthening self-esteem and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and working on practical strategies to change them. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and managing stress by teaching skills that can be used day to day.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change. It can be especially helpful when someone is unsure about taking steps toward recovery or making important life decisions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Carole works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments. These options increase accessibility for people who prefer working from home, need greater scheduling flexibility or want different ways to communicate with a licensed professional.