Carole Davies, BACP, NCPS

Carole Davies is a counsellor who supports people facing big life changes and midlife shifts. She works with those dealing with grief after bereavement or relationship breakdown, and with people coping with job loss or changing career paths. Her way of working aims to help clients regain confidence and find direction again.

She uses a person-centred, non-directive style that lets each session follow what matters most to the client in the moment. That means conversations are led by the client’s concerns, not a fixed agenda, and practical steps are suggested when they feel useful.

Carole draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness to help people notice painful thoughts without being overwhelmed by them. She also uses Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills when clients need tools for emotional regulation and coping in day-to-day life.

Her background includes five years working as an accredited counsellor and experience in addiction recovery settings. That work involved helping people move from shame and isolation into a new, sober chapter of life and rebuild routines and relationships.

Sessions focus on reconciling what has happened, finding small ways to enjoy the present, and planning for the future. Carole aims to create an open, non-judgemental space where people can speak honestly, find perspective, and build confidence to take the next steps.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions that build a more meaningful life. This approach can be useful for midlife transitions, grief and career uncertainty.

Client-Centred Therapy places the client at the heart of the session and prioritises listening, acceptance and empathy. It supports people who need space to make sense of loss, relationship change or shifts in identity. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance and calming anxiety in everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt techniques from these approaches to suit the person. That process is collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling such as shorter check-ins around work breaks. It can also make it simpler to access support when living in a different part of the country, though the therapist does not take international clients at present.