Counsellor profile
Caroline McMenamin, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 12 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety and life change
Continue with CarolineAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (401178)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Caroline supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT and CBT approaches
- Stress and depression
- Work and relationship issues
About Caroline
BACP, 12 years' experience. Caroline McMenamin helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career concerns and depression using a mix of talking therapies she practises.
Caroline works in clear, straightforward language. She creates a space where clients can say what they think and feel without judgment. Initial contact focuses on practical goals and what the person wants to change.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Client-Centred Therapy and Jungian ideas. She uses these methods to help with coping skills, mood, motivation and relationships.
Caroline also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger and compassion fatigue. She can help with ADHD-related challenges and wider life changes such as career transitions or loss of direction.
Additional areas she pays attention to include attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, eating and food-related issues, hoarding and feelings of guilt or shame. Sessions involve talking through patterns, practising new ways of responding and setting realistic steps for change.
Caroline works from the United Kingdom and carries the BACP credential. Sessions are offered in English and can include international clients; confirm current session options before booking. To start, clients use the site process to match and arrange a first appointment.
Therapeutic approaches and online working
Caroline uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as key tools. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and accepting difficult thoughts while committing to actions that matter. It can help with anxiety, low motivation and coping with change. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical strategies to reduce unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression and sleep problems.She also draws on Client-Centred Therapy which emphasises a respectful, non-directive way of listening and responding to what a person brings. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques and adjust the approach to fit needs and preferences over time.
Confirm the session formats Caroline currently offers before booking as these are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or family life and can reduce travel time. They may also allow shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when video is not practical. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use a range of methods to help clients make steady, practical progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career issues, depression and related concerns such as grief, trauma and sleeping problems.
What style of counselling does she use?
Her work uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Jungian ideas in a practical, conversational way.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and practical issues.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Does she run sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any details about cross-border sessions during the booking process.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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