Carly Donovan, BACP
3 years in practice
Carly Donovan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and questions about self-esteem and career direction.
License and registration
- BACP
- 405167 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Carly
Carly Donovan is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people handle stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and questions about self-esteem and career direction. She works in English and brings a direct, respectful manner to conversations. Carly has three years of professional practice and holds BACP registration.
She uses a client-centred way of working. That means conversations focus on the person's own goals and feelings, with the counsellor reflecting back what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around what the client wants to bring each week rather than following a rigid script. Carly also draws on existential ideas. She helps people look at meaning, responsibility and choice in their lives.
That approach can be useful for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed by life changes, or questioning what comes next. In sessions Carly aims to be sensitive and compassionate while keeping talk practical. She will tailor the dialogue and the plan to each person.
Practical suggestions, simple experiments between sessions and clear check-ins are part of how she works. People meet Carly online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair a person to a counsellor and then sessions are scheduled according to the therapist's availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Career difficulties
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Carly names
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Online support
How existential and client-centred work translate online
Existential Therapy helps people look at life choices, meaning and responsibility. It is useful for those who feel stuck, face major life changes, or want clearer personal direction. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and feelings; the counsellor listens closely and reflects back what matters most to the person.Finding the right way of working is a shared process. Carly will talk with you about what you hope to achieve and try approaches that match your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust the style and pace as you learn what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, so people can choose what fits their routine. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when a lower bandwidth option is needed. Live chat or text messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, childcare and daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Carly work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting strains, self-esteem and career questions, plus related areas such as postpartum depression and OCD-related worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and practical with a focus on the client's goals. Conversations centre on the person's experience and on steps they can try between sessions.
What experience does Carly have?
She has three years of professional practice working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats can I choose from?
Sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start therapy with Carly?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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