- Stress and anxiety
- Family conflict
- Grief and loss
About Carole
Carole Barbier is a counsellor registered with BACP and NCPS and has ten years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar and depression, and young adult issues. Carole also supports people coping with life changes and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Carole approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She treats the person, not just the problem, and encourages clients to use their own strengths when facing difficulties. Conversations focus on understanding what is happening now and exploring practical ways to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
In sessions she listens for patterns that keep causing distress and helps clients try new ways of responding. That might mean working on emotion regulation, rebuilding trust after trauma, improving communication, or developing problem-solving around work and study stress. The style is straightforward and solution-focused while remaining respectful of each person’s pace.
Carole’s background across clinical settings over a decade gives her experience with a wide range of issues related to relationships and mental health. She brings practical strategies alongside reflective conversation to help people shift small behaviours and coping habits that get in the way.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Carole uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location. For more details she lists her website as a resource.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Carole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and practising alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, low mood and workplace or study stress. Another approach emphasises emotional regulation and skills for managing strong feelings, which can be useful after trauma, during relationship conflict, or when coping with big life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through what feels most useful, try different ways of working, and adjust based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape sessions so they feel practical and relevant.
The practical benefits of online work make it easier to fit sessions into a young adult life. Online counselling can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins around study or shifts, and make it simpler to keep continuity while living in different places. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm which options are offered before booking so you know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar and depression, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She listens for repeating patterns and works with clients to try clearer ways of coping and communicating.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and NCPS and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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