Caroline Laing, BACP
Caroline Laing is a counsellor who helps people feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or overwhelmed.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Caroline
Caroline Laing is a counsellor who helps people feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or overwhelmed. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. Caroline listens carefully and aims to help clients make sense of their feelings and find clearer steps forward.
She uses a person-centred style that prioritises the client's experience and choices. That means Caroline follows the client's lead while offering practical options when needed. Her work often supports people facing life changes, loss, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout and grief.
Background and approach
Caroline combines person-centred ways of working with elements from motivational and solution-focused approaches. She also draws on relational thinking and trauma-aware practice when those themes appear in sessions. This mix means sessions can be gentle and exploratory or more goal-focused, depending on what the person wants.
Her background includes a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a period of work with Place2Be supporting 11 to 16 year olds. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Caroline has over ten years' experience running group change programmes and supervising other facilitators.
People can expect an open, respectful space where their priorities guide the work. Caroline aims to help people reconnect with their values, build confidence and take practical steps through difficult times.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 405112 | June 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Caroline 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
Motivational Interviewing aims to strengthen a person's own motivation for change. It uses gentle questions and reflection to help people weigh options and commit to small steps, useful for coping with life changes or building healthier habits.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical goals and small, achievable changes. Sessions look at what is already working and build from there to create manageable plans for the issues a person brings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Caroline will discuss these methods with each person and together decide which fits best based on goals and preferences. The process is collaborative and can shift as needs evolve.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, reflective writing or people who prefer not to use video. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving and daily life while keeping the focus on practical progress.
Frequently asked
What problems does Caroline help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain and burnout, among other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is primarily person-centred, with motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements used to set goals and encourage change.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has three years of direct counselling experience and over ten years running group change programmes and supervising facilitators.
What are her professional credentials and base country?
She is a registered member of 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.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session options.
How much do sessions cost and how does billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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