Counsellor profile
Hilary Carter, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Hilary
Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has four years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Her style is down-to-earth and client-centred. She uses Client-Centred Therapy to listen and respond to what matters most to the person in the room. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people spot and change thought patterns that keep them stuck.
Hilary includes practical tools from Solution-Focused Therapy and mindfulness practices when they suit a person’s aims. That can mean short, concrete exercises between sessions or simple breathing techniques to manage stress. She adapts her approach as conversations progress, keeping the focus on what the client wants to work on.
Her background in helping with relationship and intimacy problems includes use of Imago Relationship Therapy ideas to improve communication and understanding between partners. She also has experience supporting people with addictions, parenting stress, self-esteem and career worries. Additional work covers grief, chronic illness and caregiver stress.
People can expect clear, straightforward conversations about goals and the steps to reach them. Hilary uses a subscription model for sessions which can be cancelled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session through the online booking flow.
Approaches used in online counselling and how they help
Hilary draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to test and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hilary discusses different methods with each person and decides together which techniques to try. That collaborative process means methods can shift as goals and circumstances change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare or travel. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue during life changes without needing to commute. Registered or accredited professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Hilary works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She follows a client-centred approach and uses practical methods such as CBT, solution-focused techniques and mindfulness exercises when helpful.
How much professional experience does she have?
Hilary has four years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
Is she registered with a professional body?
She is registered with the BACP, as stated in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered to people within the United Kingdom only.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; exact fees are provided during the booking process.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
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.