About me
Are you going through a difficult time and finding it hard to cope? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with relationships, questioning your self-worth or trying to make sense of painful experiences. You might appear to be coping well on the outside while privately finding things much harder.
I'm Caro, a BACP-registered integrative counsellor working with adults in Exeter, Dorchester and online. I support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and life transitions.
I also have particular experience working with neurodivergent adults, including autistic people, those with ADHD and people exploring or adjusting to a later diagnosis. If this is you, I recognise how difficult it can be to navigate a world that doesn't always understand or accommodate your needs.
Therapy with me isn't about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. It's a thoughtful, engaged conversation where you don't need to explain yourself perfectly to be understood. You can be honest about what's really going on, even the parts that feel messy, frustrating or hard to admit. My aim is for you to feel genuinely heard and accepted, without judgement or pressure to be someone you're not.
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different ways of understanding people and their experiences. We might explore how your past has shaped you, make sense of patterns in your relationships, or look at how you respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. Together, we can begin to make sense of what you're experiencing and find ways to move forward with greater clarity, confidence and self-compassion.
Sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly. You're welcome to contact me by email or through my website to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for and see whether working together feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Counsellor at Iron Mill College, Exeter
- In private practice in Exeter, Dorchester and online
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (BACP Accredited).
- Working safely with OCD, The Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy
- Working With Children and Young People, BACP
- Further foundational training, including deeper education in working with trauma, grief, neurodivergence (ADHD and autism), and online therapy.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP 417025) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework, including monthly supervision with a clinical supervisor.
I am committed to continuing professional development and regularly engage in further training to deepen my understanding of trauma, neurodivergence, attachment, and the ways early experiences shape adult emotional patterns.
I am fully insured, and registered with the ICO (the UK data protection regulator). This means your data is protected and handled properly and lawfully.
Member organisations
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
After our initial telephone chat, and before we meet for our first session, I will send you a brief agreement explaining how I work, including confidentiality, privacy, and cancellations. You will also be able to complete your contact details and raise anything you would like clarified before we begin. This is so you know what to expect and to see if you have anything you'd like to discuss further.
Our first session is a space to slow down and take stock. We will explore what has brought you to therapy now, any relevant background, and what you are hoping might feel different over time. I will explain how confidentiality operates, and you are free to ask me whatever you need in order to feel settled and informed.
Choosing a therapist is personal. It matters that you feel at ease and that something about the fit feels right. I offer a free phone call beforehand so you can get a sense of how I am in conversation and whether my way of working feels like a good match.
