Carol Gordon, BACP

Carol Gordon is a Pluralistic Counsellor, Rapid Transformational Therapist (RTT), and Life Purpose Coach based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She combines a range of therapeutic methods to create sessions that are tailored to each person’s needs and preferences, adapting her approach so clients receive support that fits their situation and goals. Carol is a member of BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

She works with people managing ADHD-related challenges, including procrastination, organising skills, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and career-related pressures. Her practice also addresses a broad spectrum of concerns such as stress, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and parenting difficulties, and life changes.

Carol brings a non-judgmental, caring, and compassionate presence to her work, treating each person with respect and an appreciation for individual differences. Her counselling draws on Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and hypnotherapy to help clients explore patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.

Recognising that the first step can be the hardest, she encourages those ready to pursue personal growth and a clearer sense of purpose to get in touch to discuss how her approach can be personalised to their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Carol works with several evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate challenges and build practical skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values - it can help with anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating a warm, empathetic space where the person’s own insights and strengths guide change - it is well suited to issues around self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and offers structured techniques to shift unhelpful patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Carol collaborates with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Carol is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain momentum between sessions, and access support from where the client feels most comfortable, while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.