Carol Hounslow
Calm, patient counsellor for trauma and life change
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About Carol
Carol Hounslow supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. She also helps with parenting strains, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD and coping with life changes. Carol works with issues linked to trauma and abuse, eating concerns, obsessions and compulsions, self-harm and social anxiety.
She is approachable and calm, and presents information in everyday language to make first steps easier. Carol holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling, which she uses as a foundation for her work.
Background and approach
She has six years' experience and has volunteered with youth services, including the YMCA, supporting young people in school years 7 to 11. That background informs how she talks about safety, boundaries and practical next steps in sessions. Her style is patient and kind.
Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her. Carol listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify small, manageable changes they can try between meetings. She draws on a range of approaches, from attachment-based ideas about connection to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
She also brings elements of existential and psychodynamic thinking when exploring life purpose or longstanding patterns. Sessions are conducted in English and Carol accepts international clients. People who are ready to start are invited to follow the service's sign-up steps and complete the short matching questionnaire to find a suitable appointment time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 6
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 386425
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Carol's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Carol works with
Everything Carol lists, 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 lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Carol works online
Client-centred counselling puts the person's perspective at the heart of sessions. It involves listening without judgement and helping people find their own answers, which can suit those wanting a supportive space to talk things through.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It offers practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, manage compulsions and change unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Carol will work collaboratively to decide which ideas to try first, tailoring the approach to each person's needs, goals and preferences. That exploration is shared and reviewed as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy routine, avoid travelling, or keep sessions shorter when needed. It can also allow for quieter check-ins without being on camera or for using less bandwidth when internet speed varies. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Carol support?
She helps people with stress, anxiety and depression, and with relationship and parenting problems. Her focus also includes trauma and abuse, eating issues, ADHD and self-harm.
What is Carol's therapeutic style like?
Her manner is calm, patient and kind. She listens closely and works with clients to find practical, manageable steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Carol has six years' experience and has volunteered with the YMCA, including counselling young people in school years 7 to 11.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a degree in Person-Centred Counselling and is listed with the BACP. She is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients take part?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are offered.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Carol?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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