About me
#Updated availability:
Monday 5:30pm every week
Tuesday 12pm every week
Thursdays 1pm, 2pm and 3pm every week
Hello, I’m Carly — I’m really glad you’re here.
You might be someone who holds a lot together on the outside — but inside, it doesn’t feel how you think it should.
You might be managing day-to-day life — working, caring for others, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, low in mood, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself. There can be a sense of feeling lost, unsure who you are, or struggling with low self-worth, even if others see you as capable.
You may find yourself stuck in patterns like people-pleasing, overthinking, or being hard on yourself, and starting to question how sustainable that is.
Some women come to therapy during periods of burnout or life transitions, such as becoming a parent, rethinking their career, or navigating a shift in identity. Others are affected by hormonal challenges such as PMDD or perimenopause, where emotions can feel more intense or harder to make sense of.
For some, there is recognised trauma that continues to impact how they feel about themselves or relate to others. For others, it’s a sense of being shaped by past experiences or long-standing patterns, even if they wouldn’t describe it as trauma.
Together, we can gently explore what’s getting in the way — whether that’s past experiences, difficult relationships, or internalised beliefs — and begin reconnecting you with a steadier, more grounded sense of yourself.
I tend to work with thoughtful, self-aware women who are open to reflection and curiosity about themselves, even if part of them feels unsure or stuck.
How I Work
I offer a relational, trauma-informed approach and integrate somatic therapy.
This means we don’t just talk about what’s happening or happened — we also pay attention to how your experiences are felt in your body.
Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns shaping how you feel, including past experiences or trauma where relevant, helping you to feel more grounded, connected to yourself, and better able to understand your needs. There is often a shift away from self-criticism towards greater self-understanding and compassion. You may feel more able to set boundaries, make decisions with more clarity, and respond to your needs rather than override them.
I offer face-to-face sessions in Stony Stratford (Milton Keynes) and I also offer sessions via phone, video call or email — whichever feels like the best fit for you. I offer both daytime and evening appointments to help counselling fit into your life.
I often support with:
- Life transitions and identity changes
- Past trauma or impactful life experiences
- PMDD and perimenopause
- Burnout
- Low self-worth / low self-esteem
- Feeling lost, empty, or disconnected
- People-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries
- Overwhelm and emotional intensity
- Identity-related struggles or feeling misunderstood
- Anxiety
- Low mood and Depression
- ADHD or Autism (diagnosed or not)
I’m very happy to answer any questions by email and you’re welcome to get in touch if you’d like to explore if sessions with me feels like the right fit for you.
About me
I trained as a counsellor after experiencing first-hand how powerful therapy can be when you feel truly heard, seen, and accepted. That experience continues to shape how I work — offering a space where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or have it all figured out.
I am an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP, register number 384909), and I’m committed to ongoing professional development so I can continue to support clients in a thoughtful and up-to-date way.
Outside of my work, I value time spent in nature, being with people I care about, and the quieter moments that help me feel grounded.
My pronouns are she/her.
Training, qualifications & experience
- EMDR training - due to finish November 2026
- Level 5 Diploma in Somatic-Informed Trauma Therapy
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- I am an accredited member of the BACP, which means I have met their higher standard as a competent, ethical and independent practitioner
- Other CPD and training includes: Level 3 Counselling Studies, Level 2 Counselling Skills, Trauma awareness, Using the breath to heal from Trauma, Psychodynamic theory, Eating Disorder Awareness, Online and Telephone Counselling, CIS Normative Society, Heteronormative Society, Gender and Sex, Gender Neutral Pronouns, Suicidal Ideation in LGBTQ Clients, Relational Depth, Trauma and Pluralistic Counselling, Introduction to Counselling Skills Level 2, Level 2 in Counselling Skills, Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- As well as working in private practice I have also volunteered as a counsellor at two charities - Carers MK and Mind BLMK
- I have previously worked as a manager at a mental health charity
- I have experience of teaching 'Introduction to Counselling Skills' and 'Level 2 Counselling Skills' for a CPCAB centre
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
- Face-to-face, video call and telephone sessions - £80* (50 minute), £85 (60 minute), £95 (75 minute), £100 (90 minute)
- Email - £60* per session (1000 words)
*Please note – I offer concession rates for those on a low income. Fees are liable to change and existing clients will have advance notice of such.
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