Carole Ann Hart, BACP

Carole Ann Hart is a counsellor who focuses on guiding people through stress, anxiety, grief and life transitions. She works in a way that keeps the person at the centre of the process and aims to help people find calmer, more workable ways forward. Carole holds BACP accreditation and brings seven years of professional experience to her practice.

Her approach blends client-centred listening with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often begin by looking at what matters most to the individual, noticing patterns that cause distress, and then trying small practical steps that can feel achievable. She describes therapy as a shared process where the client sets the pace and goals.

Carole draws on additional training that involved children and young people, and she says that knowledge informs her work with adults, especially around attachment and early family issues. She is also menopause aware and uses clear, simple discussion to help people understand how midlife changes can affect mood and wellbeing.

She recognises that counselling can bring up difficult feelings and encourages simple self-care after sessions, such as a short walk or listening to music. Her work includes supporting people with relationship concerns, addictions, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress and chronic illness. She notes an awareness of polyamory and conscious uncoupling that may be relevant in relationship conversations.

Carole practices in the United Kingdom and offers both short and longer term work. She aims for respectful, sensitive and practical conversations that help people take manageable steps toward greater wellbeing.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist offers warm, non-judgemental attention and follows the client’s priorities to help them work through issues like anxiety, grief and relationship trouble.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily responses without getting swept up in them. It can help people manage stress, low mood and the emotional impact of chronic illness or caregiving demands.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and clear goals. It is useful when someone wants to make concrete changes quickly, for example improving sleep, managing anger or finding ways to cope with life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what feels helpful, and then tailor the sessions together in a collaborative way.

Practical benefits of online therapy should be confirmed before booking because session formats are not specified here. Many people find online work easier to fit around daily life and responsibilities, and it can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins. When exploring options, consider which setup suits you best - for example a clearer audio-only call if bandwidth is limited, or a video meeting when visual connection helps the conversation.