Carrie McColl, BACP

Carrie McColl is a counsellor who aims to help people facing midlife questions and everyday pressures. She meets people where they are and offers practical, one-to-one support. She speaks in clear terms and focuses on building trust so clients feel able to talk honestly about what’s hard for them.

Carrie uses a client-centred approach, which means she follows the person’s lead and responds to their needs. Sessions focus on the issues that matter most to the client, such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain, or finding direction in life. She keeps the work straightforward and practical so people leave with clearer thinking and next steps.

She has four years’ experience working with a range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, workplace problems, and specific issues such as fertility or body image. Her background includes supporting people through major life changes like separation, postpartum challenges, and midlife transitions.

Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Carrie aims to create a calm space where people can talk things through and test out new ideas. She works collaboratively, listening first and helping clients find practical ways to cope and move forward when life feels overwhelming.

How client-centred work translates to online therapy

Carrie uses a client-centred approach, which means she listens closely and follows the person’s pace. This approach helps people feel heard and can be useful for tackling stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions such as midlife change. It focuses on the person’s priorities rather than a fixed plan.

In practice, that means the counsellor will ask questions, reflect what is said, and help the client make sense of things. The work tends to be collaborative - goals and next steps are agreed together. This makes it easier to adapt sessions to changing needs as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online appointments help fit counselling around work, family and other commitments because they reduce travel time and can be scheduled more flexibly. Others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when they need a quick conversation rather than a full session. A collaborative approach means the therapist will discuss what format suits the client’s goals and day-to-day life.