Carys Cole, BACP

Carys Cole is a therapeutic counsellor with six years of practical experience supporting children, young people, adults and families across a range of settings. She combines academic training - including an MSc in Counselling Children and Young People and a BSc degree in Psychology - with hands-on work in schools, counselling organisations and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, and she also maintains a private practice.

Her background includes work with diverse age groups and cultural backgrounds, and she has experience as a Christian counsellor, so she is comfortable discussing spiritual beliefs when relevant. Carys has completed a BACP Certificate of Proficiency and holds BACP membership, and she has undertaken additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, mindfulness-based practice and attachment-focused work.

Trained in an integrative way, Carys draws on multiple theoretical approaches rather than relying on a single model, tailoring therapy to the individual needs of each person. She collaborates with clients to design sessions that feel right for them, offering steady support, thoughtful reflection and practical strategies to help build confidence and find new ways forward. Regular reviews are built into the work to assess progress and adapt the approach as needed, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as central to positive outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Carys uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional response - this approach can be helpful for attachment issues, relationship difficulties and feelings of abandonment. She also integrates Client-Centred Therapy, offering a compassionate, non-judgemental stance that helps people feel heard and understood while they work through self-esteem, grief or life transitions. Additionally, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, making it effective for anxiety, stress, low mood and some addiction-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carys works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences. She draws on different techniques as therapy progresses to ensure the work remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy with Carys offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care across changing schedules. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver focused, practical support while working together toward clear goals.