About me
Counselling allows you a private and safe place to speak openly about concerns without fear of judgment, criticism or receiving unwanted advice. Some feelings are hard to deal with and we end up avoiding them but they don't go away. I can help you face and contain feelings of overwhelm (feeling like you can't cope), anxiety, social anxiety, depression, grief, resentment, suicidal thoughts and low self-worth. I have also worked successfully with trauma recovery and obsessive behaviour (including addictions and self-harm). Working together, I can support you in making sense of things in the here-and-now or to unravel painful feelings from the past. Exploring and seeing more clearly helps to unlock stuckness and despair and lets you move forward with clarity and confidence. I am an experienced therapist of over 14 years' offering a relaxed and homely place for you. Why not book in for a consultation?
Counselling will help you to see possibilities, strengths and resources you might have forgotten you have. With this awareness life becomes easier, choices appear clearer and we start to feel more in control again.
Couples Counselling. I have worked successfully with many couples helping them through relationship difficulties, big or small. Whether you are facing minor glitches or are considering a permanent break with your partner, seeing a trained relationship therapist can help, giving you the peace of mind to make the right decision.
My practice is open to adults over 18 years and welcomes diverse nationalities, ethnicities, beliefs and genders. Coming to see someone you have never met can be daunting so I give my best to make the experience a positive one for every client.
Enquiries: crestcounselling@uwclub.net Text / Call: 07885 329737
I offer new clients a 40 minute consultation to meet before making a decision about counselling. Please scroll down for my session fee guide.
Getting started...
The initial consultation lasts approximately 40 minutes (60 minutes for couples) and is an opportunity for us to meet with no obligation on you to arrange further sessions. It gives you the chance to see if you would like to work with me and to ask me any questions you have about counselling and for me to make sure i have the appropriate skill level to support you. If you would like a longer appointment on our first meeting this can be arranged and is chargeable pro rata at my standard session rate (see Guide to Fees).
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Previous clients feedback:
"Phenomenal service.. Caroline gave me great support and respect" - Chris, June 2026
"I reached out to Caroline following ill health and grief/loss. Her support and guidance was priceless and so valuable to me. She helped me navigate my way forward from a very difficult time." - Anon, December 2025
"Caroline helped me through a difficult, stressful few months after moving to Lincoln. She was very understanding and easy to talk to. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with stress and depression or any other emotional problems." - Chris, Lincoln.
"Having counselling helped me understand my partner better and why we kept having the same kind of problems. I am much happier in my relationship and would recommend couple counselling to anyone." - Sue, Lincoln.
".. following the sessions we now have a greater understanding of each other... the sessions with Caroline have been the key to enjoy being with each other again." - Anon., Lincoln
Training, qualifications & experience
- Private Practitioner 2011 - present;
- Volunteer counsellor at Lincoln YMCA 2011-2012;
- Couples counsellor
- Continuous professional development, including workshops and seminars on trauma and working with suicidal clients
Qualifications
- Accredited Level 5 Elite Life Coach (Certified by IAPC&M)
- Certificate in Person-Centered Couple Counselling awarded by Counselling Works (2018)
- Diploma in Couples Counselling awarded by the Couples Counselling Network (2013)
- AQA Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 (2011)
- AQA Advanced Certificate and Diploma in Counselling (2011)
- BACP Register of Proficiency (2014)
- BA Hons Degree, London University (1985)
Extra training
- Trauma Recovery
- Certificate in emotional eating behaviour
- Mindfulness
- Eating Disorders
- Dissociated Identity Disorder
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME
- PTSD
- Low self-esteem
- Increasing Self-Confidence
- Suicide prevention
- Self-harm
- ASIST trained
Governing Body
As a member of the National Counselling Society, their professional ethics and values underlie my practice. These include respect for the client, client safety, emotional wellbeing, nurturing self-esteem, and adherence to regular clinical supervision.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
People who have suffered abuse or neglect in childhood can often develop severe anxiety or anger issues in adult life. Symptoms of this can be difficult to live with for their family and close friends. I am happy to see you if you are struggling to live with someone in your family who lives in the aftermath of trauma.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£25.00 - £45.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Guide to Fees:
Individual sessions: 1 hour at £45; 1 hour 30 minutes at £65
Concessionary rates are offered to students, unemployed / lower-waged people.
Couples sessions: 1 hour 15 minutes at £75
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Further information
An initial meeting, called a consultation, is offered to anyone seeking counselling. This usually lasts 30 minutes for individuals and 45 minutes for couples and is friendly and informal. This is useful to give clients a chance to see if they feel comfortable with me and to ask any questions. it also gives me the chance to ensure I can offer the kind of support needed or to suggest a referral to a colleague who might specialise in a niche area. These are currently free for one to one sessions and usually carry a £40 fee for couples.
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