- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- ACT and CBT methods
About Carol
Carol Shields is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 10 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, motivation and confidence, and life changes. Carol also supports people facing grief, addiction, trauma, mood issues and neurodiversity-related concerns such as ADHD and autism spectrum matters.
Her approach combines straightforward talking therapy with evidence-informed methods. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy when these fit the person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking and learning small habits that make daily life easier.
Carol aims to build a calm working relationship where people can sort through difficult feelings and get unstuck. She helps people name patterns that cause stress and tries out new ways of responding to them. Work may include looking at thoughts and behaviour, practising present-moment skills, and deciding on values-based goals.
With a focus on early adult concerns, Carol offers support for people starting new jobs, leaving home, managing money worries, and navigating changing relationships. She also works with longer-term issues such as bipolar mood changes, addiction patterns and ongoing family stress.
Clients can expect clear explanations of methods, short-term practical tools and options for longer work when needed. Carol works in English and accepts international clients; session arrangements and fees vary with location.
How Carol uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness online
The therapist draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps towards those values while also learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for life transitions and for handling ongoing worry and low mood.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test them against reality. CBT work often includes practical exercises and simple behavioural experiments to reduce anxiety, improve mood and tackle relationships or work stresses.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus. These practices can be helpful alongside ACT and CBT when someone wants tools to steady strong emotions or manage stress day to day.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods together and adapt them based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that may shift over time as needs change.
Session arrangements are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around study, shift work or a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which format will suit your situation during the initial steps.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Carol supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, motivation, grief, addiction, trauma, depression, bipolar and neurodiversity-related concerns such as ADHD and autism.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a mix of client-centred listening and active methods such as CBT, ACT and mindfulness to help people try new ways of thinking and behaving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she run sessions in other languages or for people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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