Carole Davies , BACP, NCPS

Carole Davies is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who specialises in guiding people through major life transitions such as bereavement, relationship breakdowns and career change. These kinds of events often bring grief, anxiety, reduced motivation and a loss of confidence, and she focuses on helping clients rebuild and restructure their lives by reconciling the past, finding moments of enjoyment in the present and shaping plans for the future.

She has five years of experience as an accredited counsellor and holds BACP and NCPS credentials, which indicate professional membership and recognised standards in counselling and psychotherapy. Carole has worked in addiction recovery settings, supporting people who face shame and practical challenges after addictive behaviours and helping them move toward a newly sober way of living.

Her approach is non-directive and humanistic, allowing each session to be led by what is uppermost for the client while offering empathetic, nonjudgmental support. Previous clients have said things like "felt validated and accepted from the first session", "felt an instant rapport and connection" and "I feel confident and I'm looking forward to the next phase of my life".

Carole helps people find perspective, rebuild self esteem and create practical steps toward a more fulfilling next chapter.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Carole draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and encourages action that aligns with personal values - this can be useful for anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a warm, empathetic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s priorities, supporting self-exploration, rebuilding confidence and processing grief. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges and patterns linked to addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Carole collaborates with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals and preferences. She works alongside clients to adapt methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical.

Online sessions - via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from home. Licensed professionals and therapists can deliver these approaches effectively online, offering flexibility in scheduling and a range of communication styles to suit different comfort levels and routines.