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Caroline Marr

Caroline Marr, BACP

BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships

United Kingdom

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Credentials
BACP
Registration
BACP, United Kingdom / 390125
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom
  • Psychodynamic focus
  • Client-centred work
  • Solution-focused steps

About Caroline

Caroline Marr is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with six years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and depression. Her profile also lists concerns such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strains and anger.

She describes her base approach as psychodynamic while keeping sessions client-centred and collaborative. That means she pays attention to patterns from the past that can shape present behaviour, and she invites clients to reflect on how those patterns affect everyday life. Sessions aim to notice repeated habits and emotional responses so people can make different choices.

Caroline also uses solution-focused methods alongside psychodynamic work. Those moments are short, practical conversations that look for what might change next rather than only examining history. The mix lets conversations move between understanding an issue and trying small, manageable steps for change.

In a typical meeting she listens to what matters now and works with clients to set clear, realistic goals. She talks through coping strategies and helps people identify strengths they can use when things feel difficult. Practical issues like communication problems, codependency or commitment worries are treated alongside deeper emotional material.

Her practice notes additional focuses such as attachment difficulties, body image concerns, caregiver stress, bereavement, ageing issues and separation. Sessions are offered in English and follow the therapeutic approaches she lists.

How her approaches translate to online work

Caroline uses psychodynamic and client-centred ways of working alongside solution-focused techniques. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring patterns and how past experiences shape present reactions; it can help when long-standing fears or relationship habits keep repeating. Client-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters now, supporting clearer understanding of feelings and priorities. Solution-focused moments aim for short practical steps and small changes that can be tried between sessions.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify whether more reflective exploration or practical, step-based conversations are most helpful. The plan can shift as needs and goals change, with both the client and counsellor shaping the way forward together.

Confirm the specific session options before booking as formats are not detailed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break. They also give flexibility when quieter surroundings or less visual contact are preferable. Registered and accredited professionals often offer this flexibility to help people make therapy part of everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and depression, among other issues such as trauma, sleep difficulties and parenting strain.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her practice combines psychodynamic thinking with a client-centred stance and practical solution-focused moments to balance understanding and action.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of experience as a counsellor working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments organised?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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