Counsellor profile
Caroline Nartey, NCPS
Counsellor - anxiety and grief
See online counselling options- Client-centred approach
- Psychodynamic ideas
- Mindfulness and solutions
About Caroline
Counsellor Caroline Nartey is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) with seven years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She offers counselling for common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on helping people make sense of feelings and everyday struggles.
Caroline practises using client-centred ideas and psychodynamic thinking. Client-centred work looks at what is happening in the here and now and at how a person can draw on their own resources. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences may still shape thoughts, feelings and patterns of relating.
In practice she listens for recurring patterns and helps people notice how these show up in current life. Conversations aim to increase awareness of habits, defences and relationship styles so people can try different responses. She often works with issues such as bereavement, low self-esteem, loneliness, hoarding and generalised anxiety.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. Caroline helps people put words to difficult feelings and consider small, practical steps they might take between sessions. She also uses mindfulness-based ideas when that fits the person's needs.
People thinking about counselling can expect a quiet, focused approach that balances present concerns with past influences. To begin, readers are invited to follow the directory's process to match and book an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Caroline uses client-centred work and psychodynamic thinking as core ways of working. Client-centred therapy focuses on what is happening now, helping the person speak about present feelings and draw on their own resources. It suits people who want a conversational space to reflect on current problems. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns coming from past experience and how these affect current behaviour and relationships, which can help with recurrent relationship issues and persistent emotional patterns.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Caroline will discuss what the person wants to achieve, what feels comfortable, and which methods might help most. She adapts the mix of approaches as the work progresses so clients can see what fits their needs and preferences.
The original biography does not specify which remote session formats are offered, so please confirm the current options before booking. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without video for those who prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can offer these practical benefits while working through the issues above.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, and addiction-related issues.
What is her way of working in sessions?
She combines client-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques where helpful.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years' experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, shown as NCPS.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography does not list explicit session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.