Carolyn Bowden

Hi, my name's Carolyn. If you're reading this, I'm guessing you've already scrolled through a load of profiles wondering how on earth you chose the right counsellor for you. Overwhelming isn’t it?

You already know what's troubling you and what brings you here, be that anxiety, depression, family or relationship issues, feelings of aloneness, sadness, grief or loss, past or present trauma or simply the feeling that something is "off" and you're not as happy as you could or should be.

You already know you could do with some support, and now you’re searching for a counsellor who meets your values, understands you for who you are and what you’re going through and to whom you can feel connected enough to begin the healing process, Right?

I hear you. 

You’ve already done the hardest part - recognising you need someone to talk to. You’ve clicked through a few people to find your match… That’s where I might come in.

A lifetime of diverse personal and professional experiences plus training to degree level and beyond means I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental space in which you can truly be heard, understood and accepted, alongside the expertise to help you heal. I believe in working with the whole person both past, present and future to help identify and meet your emotional needs through empathy, care and compassion for everything that has brought you to this point.

I am trained and work integratively which simply means that during our sessions together, we can draw upon a number of therapeutic techniques and theories to tailor an approach that is unique to you and your needs. There is no 'one size fits all' in therapy. I recognise each person as an individual and aim to be fluid and responsive to that by combining therapeutic techniques to appreciate that we all respond and process differently.

You don't have to suffer in silence, your voice matters. Whether you're feeling alone, anxious or a little off balance, it only takes a phone call to find the support you need and deserve.

I appreciate the pressure and stress that comes with seeking help, so I aim to make it as easy as possible by offering a free 15 minute consultation for us to get to know one another, briefly talk about what is troubling you and what you're looking for in a therapist and to decide if we are the right match for each other. 

If you have any questions, drop me a message or email and let’s arrange an informal chat.

If you are waiting for a response via email, please check your junk folders as messages often end up there.

Sessions last for 50-60 minutes.

I offer a free 15 minute telephone chat to see if we're a good match

I am inclusive of everybody and fully support these communities:

Bisexual allied, Body Positivity allied, Gay allied, Lesbian allied, Non-Binary allied, Queer allied, Racial Justice allied, Sex worker allied, Transgender allied and Vegan allied.