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Carly Stafford , BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 4 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

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Carly Stafford is a counsellor who works in a warm, person-centred way. She draws on client-centred methods alongside cognitive behavioural and mindfulness approaches to help people manage day-to-day struggles. Carly has four years of professional experience and she practises with adults across a wide range of concerns.

Carly helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety. She also supports those facing depression, grief and addiction-related worries. Relationship and intimacy issues, anger and low self-esteem are common topics she talks through with clients.

Background and approach

Her work includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns. She offers support around autism and Asperger syndrome, social anxiety and workplace difficulties. Young adult issues, communication problems and experiences of trauma and post-traumatic stress are also within her focus.

In sessions she blends listening with practical tools. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to spot thought patterns and try small experiments. Mindfulness practices are introduced to build present-moment noticing and reduce overwhelm.

Carly holds BACP accreditation, which is recorded as BACP in her credentials. She offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Therapy is available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging and is arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Carly uses client-centred work, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to make sense of difficult feelings. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and uses practical steps to test new ways of coping; it is useful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful behaviours. Mindfulness therapy introduces short exercises and attention practices to reduce rumination and increase calm in the moment, which can support stress and trauma symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carly will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful in early sessions. Together they decide whether to focus on exploration and listening, practical thought work, mindfulness skills, or a mix of these methods so the plan fits the person's needs.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual tools. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need support between calls. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family commitments, and allow continuity for international clients and those who travel.

What kinds of problems does Carly address?

Carly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and addictions. She also helps with relationship and intimacy issues, anger and self-esteem concerns.

How would you describe Carly's therapeutic style?

Her style is primarily client-centred, with practical elements from cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness. Sessions combine listening, thought work and simple mindfulness exercises.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has four years of experience working with a range of complex issues including trauma, bereavement and workplace problems. That experience informs how she tailors each session.

Where is Carly based and what are her credentials?

She is based in the United Kingdom and her credential is listed as BACP.

Can Carly work with non-UK clients or different languages?

Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy with Carly cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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Carly Stafford , BACP

Background and approach

How therapeutic approaches work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety