Caro's Counselling Service

A safe, non-judgemental, constructive space to help you explore, understand and process whatever is holding you back in life

What I offer

I aim to work supportively and sensitively, cultivating a compassionate inquisitive approach, building a fundamentally therapeutic relationship. I value enabling you to feel met in a safe and trusting relationship, as a foundation for exploring whatever you may be struggling with, that is holding you back from finding peace and fulfilment in life. 


My basic training was Integrative Counselling: a Person-centred approach with tools from Psychodynamic (past influences) and CBT (linking thoughts, emotions & behaviour) approaches. 


However, I have a passion for, and have more recently trained in, Somatic therapy - Focusing and Embodied Processing - using the felt sense of the body, memory and the imagination - to allow access to your subconscious to inform your therapeutic journey.  Therefore, if this appeals to you, we can jointly agree to try these techniques as we go.  For more see this short video about What is our Somatic Identity.

 

  • Short or longer term
  • £40-50 sliding scale for a 1 hour session
  • Initial session at reducted rate to see if we are right for each other
  • I work during the day 9am-3pm, mainly school term times
  • Face-to-face in Eastville/Easton/Fishponds or telephone or online
  • I work within an LGBTQIA+ affirmative practice
  • I have lived and direct family experience of Neurodivergence  
  • Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work to their Ethical Framework
  • Post Grad Diploma & Post Grad Certificate in Counselling from University of Wales, Newport 2002
  • Certified Embodied Processing Practitioner from the Centre for Healing, Melbourne, Australia 2023
Counselling ideally takes place weekly and face-to-face. 

Sessions are also available online or over the phone, either as one-offs or ongoing. 

I look forward to hearing from you. 
Eastville, Bristol BS16 2AQ
carocounselling03@gmail.com

What my clients say

  • Damian

    I started seeing Caroline for a short period of time after being recommended to start therapy from a family member. In all honesty I went in not knowing what to expect and I was a slight skeptic about therapy. In our first session Caroline made me feel completely at ease, making it easy to have conversations about literally anything that was troubling me. She has helped me understand a lot about myself and my relationships that I never thought I'd know, taught me various techniques and in a short space of time that has helped me a lot.  This has been such a valuable experience. 

  • Jack

    Sessions with Caroline were genuinely transformational. Her deeply empathetic approach to understanding my feelings and delving into the root causes has helped me be much more compassionate towards myself. The tools and insight I gained have allowed me feel far less anxious and feel genuinely connected to people, even after our sessions have ended. Thank you!

  • Lucy

    It was really helpful for me that Caroline had lots of different strategies she could use if I was stuck and struggling to express myself. Whether that was drawing or writing or visualising things. She is very good at working out what strategy might help 'unlock' things that I struggle to articulate with words. 

  • Chris

    [re: an EP session]

    It felt like one of the most beneficial therapy sessions I’ve ever had!

  • Julie

    [re: an EP session]

    Caroline led a lovely session for me today and gently took me through the experience of embodied processing. I felt completely heard and validated in my experience, and she easily created a safe space for me to explore what has been going on for me. She has a really gentle, professional approach to therapy and I would not hesitate to work with her again.

  • Jessica

    Counselling with Caroline has been life changing. She created a safe and non judgemental place where I could be honest and work through some complicated issues that I've been struggling with for years. Caroline is very knowledgeable and shared practical exercises and resources that I could work with in my own time. I thoroughly recommend Caroline's practice to anyone thinking about starting counselling.

  • Rebecca

    [re: specific EP session]

    It was an incredible session. We went very deeply into some very traumatic experiences from a long time ago. Caroline expertly guided me along the path, weaving in and out of places dark and light. Caroline showed great skill and help wonderful space for me to allow me to safely explore those traumatic places and feelings. I really enjoyed the session. I'm still having some insights and I'm noticing my body is feeling much lighter. Caroline is a very compassionate, skilled practitioner.