Caroline Austin, BACP
Caroline Austin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns.
About Caroline
Caroline Austin is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns. She offers a calm, welcoming space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Caroline aims to work at a pace that feels manageable and supportive for each person.
Caroline draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, known as CBT, to help people understand and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Background and approach
She blends this structured approach with a gentle, collaborative style so sessions are practical and grounded in everyday life. Conversations focus on clear goals and small steps that build stronger coping skills over time. Her background includes four years of formal counselling experience and prior work in healthcare supporting both young people and adults with low mood, anxiety and self-esteem issues.
She follows the standards of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. In sessions Caroline pays attention to how past experiences and attachment patterns can shape current relationships and self-view. She also supports people dealing with grief, trauma-related reactions, panic and social anxiety by combining practical strategies with steady emotional support.
Caroline works with people who want short-term help for an immediate problem or longer-term therapy to understand themselves more deeply. The focus is on collaboration, building resilience and finding ways to move forward that fit each person’s life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 408911 | July 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 Caroline works with
Everything Caroline lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Caroline lists
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Online support
Her approach is collaborative. She will work with each client to choose which techniques feel most helpful and tailor them to personal goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together, and adjustments are made as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skills practise and feedback. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer writing to speaking or who want flexible, brief check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Caroline commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem difficulties, along with trauma-related reactions and panic symptoms.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, mixing gentle challenge with practical tasks to build new coping skills and clearer thinking.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Caroline has four years of counselling experience and earlier work in healthcare supporting young people and adults with emotional and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Caroline offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and starting up handled?
Session fees vary by location and therapist availability and are paid through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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