Carol Hounslow, BACP
6 years in practice
Carol Hounslow is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns.
License and registration
- BACP
- 386425 · expires May 2026
- Years in practice
- 6
- 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 Carol
Carol Hounslow is a counsellor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress and relationship concerns. She also works with issues such as trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem. Carol uses a calm and patient style so conversations feel steady and contained.
She draws on Existential therapy to look at life meaning and choices, and on Attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
Carol also uses Client-Centred and Cognitive Behavioural techniques to make sessions practical and focused on day-to-day coping. Carol holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling. She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Her background includes four years of voluntary work with the YMCA, where she supported people in community settings. Sessions are delivered in several formats including video calls, phone, live chat and text messaging. She works with adults and with young people in school years 7 to 11 as described in her background.
People who come to Carol can expect short, clear conversations about what matters most to them. She prefers practical steps alongside reflective discussion so people can try different ways of coping between sessions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Carol lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Carol names
- Existential Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches suited to online work
Existential therapy helps people consider meaning, personal responsibility and life choices. It can be useful when someone feels stuck, questions purpose or faces major life changes. Attachment-based approaches look at how early bonds affect current relationships and patterns of trust; they help with communication problems, attachment issues and relationship anxiety.Carol combines these perspectives with Client-Centred listening to create a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches fits their goals and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation rather than a fixed plan, and she adjusts methods as needs become clearer.
Online work is offered by video call, phone session, live chat or text messaging to give flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can suit a shorter check-in. Live chat and text are useful for regular brief support or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, school and family commitments while keeping continuity of care.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Carol help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, and also works with trauma and abuse, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her manner is calm, patient and kind. She mixes reflective listening with practical suggestions so sessions feel steady and focused on real-life change.
What is her professional background?
Carol has six years' experience and a degree in Person-Centred Counselling. She also volunteered with the YMCA for four years, working in community support roles.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Carol offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and practical needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
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