Carol Hounslow, BACP

Carol Hounslow holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and brings a calm, patient, and kind presence to her clinical work. She currently supports adults of all ages, including people living with domestic and sexual abuse, and offers therapy to young people in school from Year 7 through Year 11. Carol has recent experience volunteering with the YMCA for four years, which contributes to her practical understanding of community-based support and youth needs.

Her practice is informed by a person-centred foundation that prioritises the client's perspective and pace, and she combines this with a steady, empathetic manner to create a safe space for exploration. Carol is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to recognised professional standards in counselling and therapy.

She works with a broad range of presenting concerns and aims to help clients navigate difficult life events, relationship struggles, and experiences of trauma. Carol’s approach focuses on listening and responding to each individual with patience and respect, supporting them to find their own resources and make meaningful changes over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Carol integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her practice. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with difficulties in trust, intimacy, and attachment issues. Client-Centred Therapy, rooted in person-centred training, places the client's experience at the centre of the work and supports self-exploration, self-worth, and clearer personal choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and repetitive patterns such as obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Carol works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the mix of approaches over time, responding to what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to access support from different locations, and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Registered professionals like Carol can adapt their methods to work effectively through these remote formats, supporting consistent progress and accessibility for clients.