Carol Hounslow, BACP
Carol Hounslow is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
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About Carol
Carol Hounslow is a counsellor who helps people facing depression, anxiety and stress. She works with adults who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse and with young people in school years 7 to 11. Carol describes her manner as calm, patient and kind.
She trained to a degree level in Person-Centred Counselling, which emphasises listening and respect for each person's experience. Carol uses that client-centred stance alongside other approaches such as cognitive behavioural ideas and attachment-based thinking to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters to the client now. Carol has been practising for six years and has volunteered for four years with the YMCA, which gave her direct experience supporting people in community settings. That background informs how she works with trauma, relationship issues and parenting stress.
She avoids jargon and keeps the conversation down to earth. In sessions she aims to help people manage symptoms and build practical coping steps. This includes exploring patterns of thought, improving communication, and looking at how past attachments affect present relationships.
The aim is clearer choices and steadier day-to-day functioning. People meet her for help with anger, self-esteem, obsessions and compulsions, eating struggles, and life changes. She also supports those dealing with guilt, shame and questions about life purpose.
Carol sees clients in the United Kingdom and works in English.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386425 | May 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 Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Carol lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to use. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions relevant and goal-focused as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins, and chat or messaging can suit brief updates or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, school or family life while still accessing the same therapeutic approaches.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Carol commonly help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting stress, anger and self-esteem problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her manner is calm, patient and kind. She adopts a person-centred stance and aims to listen first, then work practically on what a person wants to change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Carol has six years of practice and volunteered with the YMCA for four years, providing community-based support and counselling experience.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
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