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Carmen Ramos Bolivar, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 6 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Spanish
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Relationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

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Carmen Ramos Bolivar helps people who are struggling with relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress and major life changes. She also supports people facing family problems, trauma and abuse, trouble sleeping, parenting stress and anger. Carmen speaks English and Spanish and works from the United Kingdom.

Carmen approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways of handling difficult feelings and situations. Her practice combines gentle, person-centred listening with treatments that aim to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. Carmen uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help people manage anxiety, low mood and stressful life events.

Clients can expect a calm and respectful space to talk through what matters most. Carmen offers straightforward tools to reduce overwhelm, improve communication and rebuild confidence. She checks in about goals and adjusts the approach when needed.

With six years of experience and BACP registration, Carmen brings steady professional experience to sessions. People who prefer Spanish can be seen in that language. The first steps are simple - a short questionnaire and an agreed time to begin.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It teaches values-based action so people can take steps towards a life they care about even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical strategies for reducing anxiety and low mood, such as testing unhelpful beliefs and building helpful routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT or a person-centred style fits best, and the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter updates, day-to-day coping or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical progress.

What concerns does Carmen help with?

Carmen supports people with relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety and coping with life changes, among other concerns such as trauma, sleeping problems and parenting stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

She takes a collaborative, person-centred approach and combines listening with practical techniques to change thinking and behaviour.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

What credentials and location apply?

Carmen is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to connect.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Spanish

Contacting Carmen

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Carmen Ramos Bolivar, BACP

Background and approach

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

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