- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Carmen
Carmen Castillo is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 10 years' experience. She works with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self‑esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, and life changes. She supports people across different cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. Carmen speaks English and Spanish.
She focuses on helping people connect current problems to past relationships and experiences. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. Carmen uses practical conversations to help people try different ways of coping and relating. Mindfulness skills and acceptance work can be part of this process.
Carmen describes her approach as collaborative and person‑centred. She pays attention to emotions, bodily experience and personal history when working through difficult issues. Attachment ideas are used to understand how early connections shape present relationships and reactions.
People often come to her for help with breaking unhelpful habits, managing strong feelings like anger or shame, and coping with bereavement or major life transitions. She also supports those dealing with immigration stress, chronic illness, HIV and situations involving domestic violence or addiction.
Her practice aims to strengthen a person’s own resources for change. In sessions she encourages self‑compassion, practical steps and ways to reduce distress. Those who prefer Spanish can work in that language.
How Carmen uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It uses values and small actions to move toward a life someone cares about, which can help with anxiety, avoidance and grief.Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand triggers in close relationships and build different ways of connecting and responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carmen will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. This collaborative process means techniques can change as needs shift.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific ones here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study, work or travel, and they allow for shorter check‑ins or longer conversations depending on what someone needs. If you are unsure which setup suits your routine, Carmen can help you consider practical options when you schedule the first session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
Carmen works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related concerns.
How would she approach my problems?
She combines person‑centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and acceptance work to address thoughts, behaviours and emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has around 10 years of experience working with people from diverse cultural and sexual orientation backgrounds.
What are her qualifications and where is she based?
She is a Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I see her in English or Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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