Carolyn Fitzpatrick
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About me
If trauma, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or relationship struggles are affecting your life, you don’t have to face them alone.
I specialise in working with complex trauma, dissociation including Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D), OCD, couples therapy, and supervision, offering a warm, safe space to explore and heal at your own pace.
I offer a warm, calm, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and explore what’s happening in your life. Together, we work at a pace that feels safe for you, helping you develop understanding, stability, and practical ways to move forward.
My areas of special interest include:
Trauma and complex trauma
Dissociation and Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and intrusive thoughts
Couples and relationship therapy
Clinical supervision for counsellors and trainees
Alongside these areas, I support people experiencing:
Anxiety, panic attacks, phobias and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Depression, low mood, low self-esteem and confidence difficulties
Childhood trauma, sexual assault, and abuse
Dissociation and trauma-related difficulties
Bereavement and loss
Relationship and family challenges
Anger, addictions, and self-harm
ADHD and autism
My approach
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, which means I draw from several therapeutic approaches to tailor therapy to you as an individual rather than using a single fixed model.
These include:
Person-Centred Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Transactional Analysis
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Personal Construct Theory
My work is trauma-informed and relational, with a strong focus on creating safety, trust, and emotional understanding.
I also offer Rewind Therapy, a gentle non-disclosure approach that can be highly effective for trauma and phobias.
Trauma and Dissociation
I have extensive experience working with complex trauma and dissociative processes, including supporting clients living with Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D).
This work is always approached with care, patience, and respect. Therapy focuses on stabilisation, safety, understanding dissociation, and building internal cooperation, allowing healing to unfold at a pace that feels manageable.
Couples Therapy
Relationships can become strained when communication breaks down, trust is damaged, or life pressures take their toll. I offer a supportive space for couples to explore patterns, rebuild understanding, and develop healthier ways of relating.
Clinical Supervision
I also provide supportive and reflective supervision for counsellors and trainees, offering a collaborative space to explore clinical work, develop confidence, and maintain ethical, thoughtful practice.
Sessions
Sessions are available face-to-face or online, and can be short-term or open-ended depending on your needs. I also offer extended sessions where appropriate, particularly for trauma-focused work.
If you’re wondering whether therapy might help, you’re very welcome to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Membership: NCPS Accredited register membership
- BSc Honours Degree in Counselling - 1st Class. Staffordshire University
- Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling - Distinction. Staffordshire University
- Certificate: NCFE / Independent Sexual Violence Adviser
- Certificate: NCFE / Children and Young Persons Independent Sexual Violence Adviser
- Certified in delivery of REWIND therapy- Trauma & Phobia support
- Suicide Awareness
- Domestic Violence Impact on Children & Young People awareness
- Domestic Violence Awareness
- Couples , sex and intimacy informed training
- Substance Misuse Awareness
- DBS
- Advanced Certificate in Supervision
- Continuous professional development
- Experienced in supporting clients with a Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) diagnosis and other Dissociative disorders.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Experience in supporting clients with a Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) diagnosis.
REWIND therapy for the treatment of trauma and phobia-related responses.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Online and telephone support sessions are available for those who may struggle to attend in person.
£55 per 50 minute session £65 per hour session
£75 couples hour session £95 couples 1.5 hour session
Supervision Fees:
Qualified £65 p/h £75 1.5hrs
Students £50 p/h £65 1.5hrs
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Further information
I understand the importance of finding the right therapist to work with and therefore I suggest a 15-minute free-of-charge telephone call to help you decide if you feel comfortable working collaboratively to improve your current circumstances and together, we can identify what you would like to gain from the work to ensure we incorporate positive changes.
