Hilary Cartmel-Batty, BACP

Hilary Cartmel-Batty is a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She creates a welcoming space where thoughts and emotions can be explored without fear of judgment, and she encourages each person to take steps at a pace that feels manageable.

As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Hilary follows recognized professional standards and aims to offer thoughtful, ethical care. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and offers steady support through that process, helping clients identify goals and practical ways to move toward a more satisfying life.

Hilary balances work between a private practice and online availability, so published diaries may not always show her full schedule. Prospective clients are invited to book a session to discuss timing and to consider either fixed weekly appointments or more flexible arrangements to suit individual needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Hilary uses attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships influence current patterns of relating to others and to oneself; this approach can be helpful for people working on intimacy, abandonment, or attachment issues. She also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where clients lead the pace and direction of their work - this is useful for building self-understanding and confidence. When trauma is a focus, Hilary integrates trauma-focused techniques to carefully address painful experiences and their emotional impact, supporting clients who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work and is decided collaboratively. Hilary will help identify which methods best fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses to ensure the best possible fit.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent support while fitting therapy into a busy life. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to connect with a registered professional from different locations, helping maintain momentum and continuity in their work.