- ACT based techniques
- Client centred work
- Sleep and ADHD support
About Carol
Carol Gordon is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience. She works from Aberdeenshire in the United Kingdom and focuses on young adult concerns such as anxiety, stress, career choices, sleep problems and relationships. Carol also supports people dealing with ADHD-related challenges, low self-esteem, grief and life changes.
Carol uses a pluralistic approach, combining methods to suit each person. Sessions often draw on client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. She also uses mindfulness practices, hypnotherapy and elements of Jungian thought when these are helpful.
In a session Carol talks through what is causing strain and what the client hopes to change. She pays attention to practical habits like sleep and organisation alongside emotional patterns such as shame, guilt or feelings of emptiness. Conversations include small experiments or exercises to try between sessions.
Carol commonly helps people who feel stuck after university, are juggling first jobs, or who struggle with comparison and identity in their twenties. She works with issues such as commitment fears, communication problems, impulsivity and loneliness. Career questions, body image and eating-related concerns are also areas she addresses.
Her practice uses straightforward, everyday language and focuses on clear steps people can take. The first meeting is used to agree priorities and a way forward. Sessions also consider longer term aims like finding purpose or improving relationships with others.
Therapeutic approaches used and how online work can fit into life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It is often used when someone feels stuck by worry or avoidance and wants clearer priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical experiments to change patterns that keep problems going.Client-centred work gives space for people to speak freely while the counsellor listens without direction. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship worries and sorting out life purpose by supporting the person to find their own perspective.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches suit their aims and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and decisions are made together.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into study or work days, reduce travel time, and allow quieter check-ins when energy is low. Phone or audio can be useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when bandwidth is limited; video allows more visual connection. Registered or accredited professionals usually help clients pick a format that fits their routine and needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, relationship and career concerns, plus grief and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style is pluralistic, mixing client-centred listening with practical CBT tasks and mindfulness. She may also use hypnotherapy or Jungian ideas where relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices from Aberdeenshire in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English to people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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