- Client-Centred Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Grief and loss
About Caroline
Caroline Bourne is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has practised since 2020. She combines her qualifications with online counselling experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strains, career worries and major life changes.
Caroline pays attention to how early experiences shape current patterns. She notices recurring responses people fall into and helps them talk through those patterns. She has particular experience with grief and anticipatory grief and how loss turns up during transitions in life.
Sessions are practical and conversational. Caroline draws on a client-centred stance to prioritise what matters to the client, and on solution-focused techniques to identify small, achievable steps. She aims to make sessions straightforward and goal-oriented when that is helpful.
She has supported people with panic attacks, communication problems, workplace stress, blended family issues and questions about life purpose. Caroline also works with concerns such as control issues, jealousy and forgiveness that often sit alongside other problems.
Clients can expect short-term problem solving alongside space to reflect on deeper patterns. Caroline explains options, checks what is working, and adjusts the approach as things change. The focus is on practical progress and clearer next steps rather than techniques for their own sake.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s priorities and the counsellor helps clarify thoughts and feelings so decisions become easier. This approach suits stress, grief and life transitions where people need to be heard and understood.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on what is already working. It uses short, goal-oriented steps to reduce anxiety or move past a blocking issue. This can be useful for career decisions, parenting challenges and handling panic attacks by identifying clear next actions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Caroline will discuss goals and preferences and agree which methods to try. That way the plan can change as needs shift, and the client helps shape the focus of therapy.
The biography notes Caroline holds online counselling qualifications but does not specify session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around study, work and busy schedules, and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when people need quick support rather than long appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
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, grief, parenting concerns, career matters and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, panic attacks and young adult issues.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a client-centred approach alongside solution-focused techniques. That means listening to what matters most and then trying small, practical steps together.
How much experience does she have?
She has practised as a counsellor since 2020, giving her four years of experience. Her work includes particular experience with grief and loss.
What credentials and location apply?
She is listed with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom. Please see her profile for any further professional details provided.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography notes online counselling qualifications but does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking if you need a particular format.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the service pages for exact pricing in your area.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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