Carl Selby, BACP

Carl Selby is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and difficulties at work. He also helps those feeling stuck by depression or trying to cope with major life changes.

Carl aims to make sessions feel straightforward and down-to-earth. He works to build an open space where clients can speak about thoughts and feelings without judgement. Conversations focus on what matters most to the person sitting in front of him and on finding practical, manageable steps forward.

He often helps people struggling with communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Social anxiety and phobias are also areas he addresses alongside building self-love and confidence.

Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Carl encourages small achievable goals and practical techniques that fit into day-to-day life. He recognises that starting therapy can feel hard and aims to make that first step easier for people who reach out.

To begin, clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist’s schedule. Fees vary with location and are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches work with online counselling

Carl describes his work using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, manageable steps. One common approach helps people break worries into smaller parts and practise coping strategies that reduce stress and anxiety. Another approach involves identifying unhelpful self-talk and building more compassionate ways of thinking to support self-esteem and motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist and client will talk about goals, preferences and what feels most useful. That collaborative choice helps shape the direction of sessions and the techniques that are used.

If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life, as it can reduce travel time and make it easier to book sessions around work or family commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or avoid being on camera for parts of a session if that feels more comfortable. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt methods to suit the format and the client's goals.