Carol "Louise" Calder, BACP
Carol "Louise" Calder is a counsellor who trained and practises in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
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About Carol
Carol "Louise" Calder is a counsellor who trained and practises in the United Kingdom. She holds BACP accreditation and has three years of professional experience. Louise focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety and depression.
She also supports concerns around relationships, self-esteem and motivation. Her approach is straightforward and person-centred. She aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk openly about what is on their mind.
Sessions are paced to suit each person and start from what feels most pressing.
Background and approach
In therapy she listens closely and reflects what she hears. That helps clients understand patterns and make simple practical changes. Conversations can cover day-to-day coping, shifts in thinking, or ways to rebuild confidence after a setback.
Louise also works with issues such as grief, trauma and addictions, as well as mood differences like bipolar and seasonal affective disorder. She pays attention to how attachment and personality patterns influence relationships and wellbeing. Her interest in young adult issues means she often supports people at transitional life stages.
To begin she encourages a small first step: a short matching questionnaire and an initial appointment. From there she and the client agree a plan that feels manageable. Her aim is steady progress through clear, ordinary conversation and practical focus.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393856 | 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
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Carol 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
In practice this means conversations are led by the client's priorities. The counsellor offers gentle guidance and asks questions that clarify feelings and choices. Together they work out which ideas or small actions to try next and review what helps over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful. If a different emphasis is needed later, she will adapt the sessions in collaboration with the client.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat or messaging suits short check-ins or when typing feels more natural. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study or daily life, and offer flexibility for different communication styles.
Frequently asked
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with practical issues like motivation and confidence. Other areas include relationships, grief, trauma, addictions and mood differences including bipolar and SAD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centred, which means she listens closely and follows what matters to the person. Sessions tend to be calm, conversational and focused on practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom. That time has included a range of mood and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is BACP accredited and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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