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Carrie McColl, BACP

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

Works with Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

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Carrie McColl offers straightforward, person-centred counselling for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes. She aims to make the first step easier and works together with each client to build trust and clarity. Carrie introduces simple, practical ways to cope rather than jargon or lengthy theory.

With four years' experience, Carrie uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on each person’s priorities. Sessions are tailored to what matters now - reducing stress, managing anxiety, or working through low mood.

Background and approach

She supports conversations about identity, relationships, parenting concerns, workplace strain, and grief. Clients often bring issues such as self-esteem, ADHD challenges, fertility or postpartum distress, and questions about life purpose. Carrie also helps with family problems, blended family dynamics, body image, and recovery after infidelity or separation.

She keeps sessions focused and practical so progress feels manageable. Therapy sessions use talk-based work where the client sets the pace. Carrie emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental listening style that encourages honest reflection.

Together they set goals and review what helps between sessions. Sessions are offered in English and are provided across the United Kingdom. Carrie works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

Starting is straightforward: complete the matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Client-centred work online and what it involves

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgement. The counsellor reflects what the client says, helping the client make sense of thoughts and feelings and decide what changes to try. This approach is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, life changes and relationship concerns. The therapist works collaboratively to find an approach that fits the individual. That means discussing what methods feel most helpful, checking progress, and adjusting the focus as goals evolve. Clients are invited to shape sessions and to feed back about what works best. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone calls need less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing prompts between sessions, or times when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to access counselling from different locations and schedules. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to offer consistent, regular work that fits around school, work or family commitments.

What concerns does Carrie specialise in?

Carrie supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief. She also works with parenting worries, relationship and family problems, and issues like ADHD and women’s health concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to the person in front of her. Sessions are shaped around the client’s priorities and aim to build trust and clarity.

How much experience does she have?

Carrie has four years of experience working with a range of concerns and ages. That experience informs a straightforward, supportive approach to everyday problems.

What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the BACP, which is recorded as BACP. Sessions are offered within the United Kingdom.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow for different styles of contact to suit practical needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with Carrie?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centred Therapy

Experience: 4 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

Contacting Carrie

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Carrie McColl, BACP

Background and approach

Client-centred work online and what it involves

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety