Counsellor profile
Carol Gordon, BACP
Counsellor - ADHD support and anxiety
See online counselling options- Pluralistic approach
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Carol
Carol Gordon is a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She offers support for issues such as ADHD symptoms, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship concerns and career-related challenges. Carol also lists work on stress, anger, self esteem, addiction, trauma and bereavement among her areas of focus.
Carol uses a pluralistic approach. That means she draws on several therapies to suit the person in front of her rather than using one fixed method. She names Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy among the approaches she brings into sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Jungian ideas also inform her practice.
Sessions are practical and focused on what a person wants to change. Carol describes helping people with everyday tasks like procrastination and organisation as well as emotional concerns such as guilt, shame and loneliness. She also works on issues linked to eating and body image, intimacy and commitment, and finding life purpose.
Her way of working is collaborative. Carol listens, offers reflections and suggests techniques people can try between sessions. The mix of methods means she can shift approach if something is not helping and find tools that suit a client's preferences and lifestyle.
Carol is based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and works in English. Her profile notes that she combines therapeutic work with life-purpose coaching and rapid transformational techniques as part of her practice.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Carol draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside person-centred ideas. ACT focuses on values and taking small, meaningful actions while accepting difficult feelings. It can help when worry or avoidance gets in the way of everyday life. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods to try. She adapts the mix of techniques in response to what helps most, so the process is collaborative rather than fixed.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific online arrangements. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family life, reduce travel time and let people use techniques between meetings. It can also allow a shorter check-in when that suits your schedule or a quieter, less visually demanding session if you prefer not to use video. Registered or accredited professionals can explain the practical options when you book so you know which formats will be offered.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She supports people with ADHD symptoms, anxiety, sleep problems, stress and career challenges, plus relationship, grief and trauma related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a pluralistic method, combining person-centred listening with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy to match individual needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; check the listing for current pricing for your area.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your initial session.
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