- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Carole
Carole Ann Hart is a counsellor registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship concerns, among other issues. Sessions may cover practical coping, managing difficult feelings and planning small steps forward.
Carole places clients at the centre of therapy and uses goal-focused methods alongside person-centred listening. She draws on her adult training and earlier specialist work with children and young people to understand attachment and family patterns that still affect adults now. This background helps when talking about abandonment, blended family issues, parenting and communication problems.
Her approach includes mindfulness practices to help with intense feelings and solution-focused techniques to set clear, manageable goals. Conversations in sessions often include simple tools to try between meetings and short, practical plans to test what helps. Carole also works with issues such as eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with long-term health concerns.
Carole notes that counselling can feel challenging at times and that people sometimes feel tired after a session. She encourages clients to allow themselves space to reflect afterwards and to use small acts of self-care, such as a walk or listening to music. The intention in sessions is to support steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.
She describes herself as polyamory aware and conscious uncoupling aware, and offers both short and longer-term work. Carole uses a collaborative style that checks understanding, breaks complex topics into steps, and helps people decide what to try next.
How her approaches work in online counselling
Carole uses client-centred methods that focus on listening and understanding what matters most to the client. This approach helps people name what they want to change and decide practical next steps. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop simple attention and breathing skills that can reduce the intensity of anxious feelings and improve sleep or focus. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and on noticing what already works, which can be useful for stress, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Carole will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped or not helped before, and they will agree a plan that feels manageable. The process is collaborative and reviewed as therapy progresses so techniques can be adjusted to fit the client's needs.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue work while living in different parts of the UK, as long as the client and therapist agree the arrangements in advance.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and relationship difficulties, plus related issues such as eating, sleeping, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centred listening with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to set practical steps and teach calming skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Carole has seven years of professional counselling experience and continues to develop her skills, including interest in research projects.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.