Caroline Hull
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About me
Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m really glad you’ve found your way here.
Perhaps life feels overwhelming at the moment, or you’re struggling with feelings that are difficult to make sense of. You may be feeling anxious, low, disconnected from yourself or finding it difficult to navigate relationships or challenging life experiences. Perhaps you’ve spent a long time putting other people first, keeping things together or trying to manage difficult feelings on your own.
Whatever has brought you here, I offer a warm, compassionate and confidential space where you can feel listened to, understood and accepted, just as you are. There is no pressure to have the right words or know where to begin. We can take things gently, at your pace, and explore whatever feels important to you.
I’m a Person-Centred Counsellor and qualified Emotion-Focused Therapist. My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. I believe that being truly listened to and understood can be an important first step towards making sense of difficult feelings and creating meaningful change.
As an Emotion-Focused Therapist, I can help you explore and understand your emotions, recognise patterns that may be causing distress, and develop a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
I have nearly four years’ experience working within the NHS, supporting people experiencing depression and anxiety. I also have experience working with survivors of domestic abuse and violence, as well as people facing addiction, self-harm, grief, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
You don’t need to have everything worked out before coming to counselling. My aim is to help you feel more connected to yourself, develop greater self-understanding and find a way forward that feels right for you.
I offer video, telephone and face-to-face counselling, so we can find a way of working that feels comfortable and accessible for you.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, but you will be met with warmth, compassion and understanding.
My background
My own life experiences have helped shape my decision to become a counsellor. Having experienced the breakdown of my own marriage after 17 years, and being a mother of five, I understand that life can bring unexpected challenges, changes and emotional difficulties. These experiences inspired me to support others through some of life’s most difficult times.
I previously worked as a counsellor with Waves, an organisation supporting people affected by domestic abuse and domestic violence. This experience gave me valuable insight into the impact of abuse and the importance of providing sensitive, empowering and non-judgemental support.
I have experience working with people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability or sexuality.
For nearly four years, I have also worked within the NHS, supporting people experiencing depression and anxiety. My additional qualification in Emotion-Focused Therapy has further developed my ability to help people understand, process and work through difficult emotions.
How I can help
Counselling can provide an opportunity to pause, reflect and begin to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
Working together, we can explore ways to:
- Understand and make sense of difficult emotions.
- Develop greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.
- Build confidence and improve self-esteem.
- Work through anxiety, depression and emotional distress.
- Recognise patterns in relationships and develop healthier connections.
- Explore past experiences and how they may be affecting the present.
- Work through feelings of guilt, shame, insecurity or self-doubt.
- Develop a stronger connection with your own needs, feelings and boundaries.
- Find new ways of coping and move towards positive change.
I understand that everyone’s experiences are different. There is no expectation to have all the answers. We will work together at a pace that feels comfortable for you, focusing on what matters most to you.
Areas of experience
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and low mood
- Domestic abuse and emotional abuse
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Trauma and difficult past experiences
- Addiction
- Self-harm
- Grief and loss
- Guilt, shame and feelings of insecurity
Fees and availability
I offer 50-minute counselling sessions at £50.
I understand that taking the first step towards counselling can sometimes feel daunting, and I want you to feel as comfortable as possible from the very beginning.
I offer sessions via video, telephone or face-to-face, so you can choose whichever feels most comfortable and convenient for you.
I also offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone conversation. This is a chance for us to have a friendly chat, for you to ask any questions and to see whether you feel comfortable working with me. There is no pressure or obligation to arrange a session.
I appreciate that counselling is an investment, and I want to make it as accessible as possible. I therefore have a limited number of reduced-fee spaces available for those who may benefit from a little flexibility.
If you have any questions or would simply like to find out a little more, please feel welcome to get in touch. I’d be very happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications, training and experience
- BA (Hons) Counselling Studies
- Level 5 Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
- Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Counselling
- Level 2 Skills in Counselling
- Qualified Emotion-Focused Therapist
- Counselling Supervisor
Professional experience
- Nearly four years’ experience working within the NHS.
- Experience supporting people with depression and anxiety.
- Previous experience counselling survivors of domestic abuse and violence through Waves.
Professional membership
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- BACP Register (subject to your current registration status)
I am committed to ongoing professional development and working in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
- £40 for a 50-minute counselling by telephone
- £50 for a 50-minute individual session
- Book 6 sessions and pay upfront for discounted sessions.
£210 telephone, £270 individual sessions
