Carly Donovan, BACP

Carly Donovan is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience and accreditation from the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She specializes in supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and issues around self-esteem and career decisions. Her additional focus includes autism and Asperger syndrome, commitment and communication problems, domestic violence, and a range of emotional struggles such as guilt, shame, jealousy, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, and postpartum depression.

Carly approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. She emphasizes tailoring therapy to the client’s unique needs and circumstances, and works collaboratively to identify practical steps toward greater well-being. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can be difficult, and Carly offers steady support for that process.

Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space where their experiences are heard and explored. Carly aims to help people clarify goals, address relationship and parenting dynamics, and build strategies to manage anxiety and stress, all guided by the client’s values and pace.

Client-Centered and Existential Approaches in Online Therapy

Carly uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathetic environment where the client’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, understanding, and responding to the person in front of her, helping with concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and parenting issues. Existential therapy is also part of her practice and invites exploration of meaning, choice, and personal responsibility. This approach can be useful for clients facing life transitions, questions about identity, or struggles with purpose and commitment.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Carly works with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the style and pace of therapy as the relationship develops. She aims to help clients discover practical ways forward while honoring their values and life context.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from locations that suit them. These options make it easier to fit consistent therapeutic work into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person sessions are not possible.