Hilary Carter
Supportive BACP-registered counsellor
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About Hilary
Hilary Carter is a UK-based counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss. Hilary aims to offer a respectful, sensitive and compassionate space for anyone who is ready to make changes in their life.
She works collaboratively to tailor conversations and a plan to each person’s needs.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps that can ease distress and build new coping habits. Hilary draws on approaches that help people notice thoughts and feelings, and then try different ways of responding. Common concerns addressed include low mood and depression, difficulties with intimacy and trust, addiction-related struggles, parenting strain and career stress.
She also supports people facing chronic health issues, caregiving burdens, bereavement and major life transitions. Her additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment problems, blended family matters, domestic violence and communication difficulties. Hilary uses client-centred methods alongside evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused work.
She also incorporates Imago relationship ideas when relationship patterns are a central concern. Her style is steady and practical, aiming to help people make clear choices about small changes that add up over time. If you are thinking about starting therapy, Hilary encourages a first step of matching on the site and then arranging a time to meet and discuss goals.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 4
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 403266
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Hilary's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Hilary works with
Everything Hilary lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Hilary lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness 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 Hilary works online
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together. It offers simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.
Mindfulness Therapy encourages paying attention to the present moment and noticing bodily sensations and thoughts without getting caught up in them. This can be useful for managing anxiety, worry and emotional overwhelm.
Working out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that suit the person’s needs. This collaborative process means approaches can be mixed and adapted over time.
If you are considering online counselling, check the available session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Many people find online work easier to fit into daily life because it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around busy schedules and offer clearer ways to use homework and written exercises between sessions.
Questions and answers
What kinds of problems does Hilary help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem and depression, among other issues listed in her specialities.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. Conversations are tailored to the person and focus on clear steps and coping strategies.
How much experience does she bring?
Hilary has four years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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