Carmen Ramos Bolivar, BACP

Carmen Ramos Bolivar is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, trauma and coping with major life changes. Carmen works in English and Spanish and draws on six years of professional experience to guide conversations toward clearer next steps.

She approaches sessions with a belief that each person knows their story best. Carmen uses practical, down-to-earth conversation to identify small changes that make daily life easier. She emphasises strengths and real goals, and she encourages steps that fit into everyday routines rather than sweeping overhaul.

Carmen combines methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred practice. That means sessions often include noticing unhelpful patterns, trying short experiments between meetings, and creating values-based goals. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with stress and sleeplessness when appropriate.

Her work has included supporting people with family-related problems, communication breakdowns, forgiveness, and recovery from abuse or domestic violence. Carmen also addresses complex situations such as co-morbidity, chronic illness, abandonment and attachment difficulties in a straightforward way.

Practical matters such as cost follow a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Prospective clients start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

How Carmen uses therapy methods online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her practice focuses on helping people notice what matters and take steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for life changes, anxiety and low mood because it emphasises action over trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Client-Centred Therapy centres the person's own experience and pace, offering a listening, non-judgemental space that helps people find their own solutions and rebuild confidence.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carmen treats approach selection as a conversation. Together the therapist and client look at needs, goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person and situation rather than sticking to one fixed model.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break at work, or make it easier to attend when mobility or illness limits travel. Talk with Carmen about what will work practically for you and how to shape sessions so they fit into your day.