Carol Shields, BACP

Carol Shields helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship and family tensions, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with grief, addiction, trauma, mood issues such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, and concerns around sexuality and identity. Carol is based in the United Kingdom and communicates in English.

Carol works in a respectful, compassionate way. Sessions focus on what concerns you most and on small, practical steps you can try between meetings. She listens without judgment and helps people notice what matters to them, then build actions that reflect those values.

Her approach draws on several therapeutic styles to suit different needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts and focus on meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of coping. Client-Centred and Mindfulness practices are used to create calm and greater self-awareness.

Carol has around ten years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. That registration is noted as a professional credential.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to the therapist's scheduling process. Fees vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. It’s a straightforward way to start talking about what matters to you.

Therapeutic approaches and online counselling

Carol commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them, then focus on actions that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours connect and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify their goals and preferences, and adapt methods so they feel useful and manageable. People often try different techniques in early sessions to see what fits best.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports continuing therapy across locations for those who move or travel. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor online sessions to the same goals they would use in person, focusing on practical skills, values-based action and managing day-to-day difficulties.