Carly Stafford , BACP
Carly Stafford is a counsellor who works with people facing depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Carly
Carly Stafford is a counsellor who works with people facing depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties. She holds a BACP credential, and brings nearly four years of clinical experience to her practice. Carly uses practical, person-focused methods to help clients make sense of difficult feelings and everyday challenges.
She prefers an approach that centres the client. That means sessions start with what the person wants to change and how they experience their life.
Background and approach
Carly also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments that can shift mood and behaviour. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and present-moment awareness. Sessions tend to be straightforward and conversational.
Carly listens, reflects back what she hears and helps clients set small, realistic steps they can try between meetings. She works with issues such as grief, trauma, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem in ways that focus on what the individual can control right now. Her practice is adaptable to different needs and life rhythms.
Carly is comfortable supporting people dealing with workplace stress, social anxiety, communication problems and the isolation that sometimes follows big life changes. She also offers help around attachment and abandonment concerns. Carly provides online options for working together, including video, phone and text-based formats.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients can be supported in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 378608 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Carly works with
Everything Carly lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Isolation / loneliness
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carly lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the session. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what is heard and offers a calm space to talk through relationship difficulties, grief or issues around self-worth.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices that reduce rumination and increase calm. These exercises can be practised between sessions and are easy to share and review in video or text formats.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try a collaborative route that can be adjusted over time. People often mix elements from different approaches to find what helps.
Online sessions offer practical benefits such as greater flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be lower bandwidth and less intense, and live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options help fit therapy around work, study and travel, while making regular contact more manageable.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can this counsellor help with?
Carly works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and self-esteem problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work is mainly person-centred and collaborative, complemented by cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, feelings and day-to-day coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with people facing complex issues such as trauma, bereavement and long-term anxiety.
Where is the counsellor based and what are her credentials?
She is based in the United Kingdom and holds a BACP credential as listed.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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