Counsellor profile
Carol Shields, BACP
BACP counsellor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT
About Carol
Carol Shields is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has ten years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns and struggles with self‑esteem. Carol also supports people facing life changes, addiction, grief and longer‑term mood conditions.
Her way of working is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can make daily life more manageable. She uses conversation, simple exercises and reflection to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Carol draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people change difficult thoughts and behaviours. She also uses Client‑Centered methods and mindfulness practices to build moment‑to‑moment awareness and self‑acceptance. These approaches are used to address issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and coping with grief.
She is used to helping people work through family and parenting pressures, including blended family issues, caregiving stress and communication problems. Carol pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues where these affect adult relationships and parenting roles.
Sessions are conducted in English and she sees people in the UK and internationally. Carol asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before their first appointment so she can match the work to the persons practical goals.
How sessions work
How Carol uses ACT, CBT and mindfulness in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It often focuses on values and small actions that move life in a meaningful direction. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness practices train simple awareness of the present moment to reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will discuss your situation and goals, and together you will decide which methods fit best. The plan can change over time as progress and needs become clearer.
The main practical benefit of working online is fitting sessions into everyday life. Online work can make it easier to attend from different locations, to schedule shorter check‑ins, or to join from a quieter setting without travel. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals can then match a format to how you want to work and to the aims you bring to therapy.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with at home?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, parenting pressures and grief. Her focus includes self‑esteem, coping with life changes and addiction concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational. She combines talking with simple exercises and mindfulness to help people change habits and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom. That experience includes a range of mood, anxiety and family‑related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can she work with people who live outside the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Carol asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire first.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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