- Client-Centred Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
About Carly
Carly Donovan is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. She works with people who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, parenting pressures, low self-esteem and career uncertainty. Carly also supports people coping with guilt and shame alongside issues such as obsessive thoughts, panic attacks and postpartum depression.
Her approach is conversational and person-focused. She uses client-centred methods to help people talk through what matters to them. She also draws on existential ideas to look at meaning, responsibility and how choices fit into a person's life.
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Carly listens and reflects back what she hears, then helps people try different ways of understanding their feelings. That can include noticing patterns, testing small changes, and talking about values and goals.
She has worked with concerns tied to autism and Asperger syndrome, communication difficulties, jealousy and infidelity, and domestic violence related stress. Carly also supports those dealing with social anxiety, compulsive behaviours, and forgiveness work connected to guilt and shame.
People who prefer clear steps and straightforward conversation may find her style useful. To begin, she asks about current struggles, what the person hopes for, and practical next steps. The focus stays on what the client wants to address and how they wish to move forward.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor helps people talk about what they are feeling without directing them, and supports them in finding their own understanding and next steps. This approach is often useful for anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries.Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice and responsibility. It involves talking about values, purpose and how past choices affect current feelings. This can help when guilt or shame feels tied to identity or big life decisions.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Carly will discuss which approach or combination best matches a client's needs, goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and practical, aimed at what the person wants to address and how they prefer to work.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, childcare or travel, and they can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Registered or accredited professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and help people balance therapy with everyday commitments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she work with?
She supports people dealing with guilt and shame linked to relationships, parenting, faith or past actions, as listed in her focus areas.
How does she approach guilt in sessions?
She uses a client-centred style to listen and reflect, and existential ideas to explore meaning and responsibility in a person's experience.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working in the UK with a range of stress, anxiety and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
She does not accept international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.