Hilary Carter, BACP
Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
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About Hilary
Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She brings four years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties and life changes. She speaks English and works from the United Kingdom.
Her style is warm and respectful. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual. Hilary tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Background and approach
She emphasises practical steps alongside emotional support. Hilary uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioural therapy when helpful. She also draws on client-centred techniques to make sure people feel heard.
Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are used to build coping skills and small changes that add up. She has supported people managing grief, trauma and addictions, and those facing pressures at work or in relationships. Topics she often addresses include self-esteem, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, career stress and compassion fatigue.
Hilary also works with issues such as chronic illness, bereavement and separation. Sessions can include short-term work to resolve a specific problem or longer work to change persistent patterns. Hilary aims to create a calm space for people to talk, practise new ways of responding, and try out different coping strategies.
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403266 | September 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 Hilary works with
Everything Hilary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Hilary lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness 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
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness techniques teach ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. These approaches are useful for managing stress, improving focus and reducing reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and try methods that fit your goals, preferences and the concerns you bring. Decisions about timing and techniques are made collaboratively and can change as therapy progresses.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how you take part. Video calls give face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can work with lower bandwidth, live chat suits brief check-ins and text-based messaging lets you write when it's convenient. This range of formats helps people fit therapy around work, caregiving or health needs while keeping sessions consistent and accessible.
Frequently asked
What concerns does this counsellor address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, addictions, parenting strain, self-esteem, career problems and depression.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions are person-centred and practical. Techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused work are used as appropriate to the individual's goals.
How much clinical experience does Hilary have?
She has four years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns including grief, trauma and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
Hilary is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can I work from abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different communication preferences.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with this counsellor?
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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