Carys Cole , BACP

Carys Cole is an experienced, qualified therapeutic counsellor who has supported children, young people, families and adults across a variety of settings. She has worked within counselling organisations and schools and currently works in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services while also practising privately, bringing a broad range of sector experience to each consultation.

She holds an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People - a postgraduate degree focused on therapeutic work with younger clients - and a BSc in Psychology, a foundational undergraduate qualification in psychological science. She has also completed a BACP Certificate of Proficiency and is affiliated with BACP, the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. In addition, she has undertaken a range of continuing professional development training in areas such as cognitive behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based practice and attachment in practice.

Trained in an integrative way, she draws on several theoretical approaches rather than relying on a single model, tailoring sessions to each person she meets. Her practice includes work with stress, anxiety, relationships, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career transitions and other life changes. She has experience supporting those affected by attachment issues, family and blended family concerns, communication problems, and substance use difficulties, among other challenges.

Carys aims to collaborate with clients to shape a therapy that fits their needs, offering reflective support, insight and practical ways of thinking to build confidence and find new directions. She carries out regular reviews throughout therapy to check progress and adapt the work, emphasising the quality of the therapeutic relationship as central to the process.

Integrative approaches and online therapy options

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape patterns of connection and emotional response; it helps people understand and change recurring relationship dynamics and attachment-related distress. Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the heart of the process, offering empathetic listening and collaborative goal setting so clients can explore their experience and develop self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works with present thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical techniques to address anxiety, low mood, unhelpful beliefs and day-to-day coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Carys works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend elements from different models to suit individual circumstances, and Carys adapts the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide more immediate or lower-intensity options for checking in and reflecting between sessions. These formats make it easier to access consistent support and to fit therapy into everyday life.