Hilary Carter, BACP

Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of experience supporting people through common life challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss. Hilary works in a calm, respectful way and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for anyone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Hilary tailors conversations and plans to each person she sees. She uses practical, straightforward methods so people can notice small changes quickly. Her work often focuses on improving day-to-day coping, building self-esteem, and addressing patterns that cause repeated pain.

She draws on client-centred practice to keep the person’s goals at the heart of sessions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used when helpful to spot unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Mindfulness approaches are offered to help with anxiety and stress by teaching simple attention and breathing skills.

Hilary also offers approaches aimed at relationships, including Imago ideas, and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals. She can support people dealing with trauma, addiction, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and ageing and geriatric issues as part of a broader care plan.

Sessions are delivered in a compassionate, down-to-earth style. Hilary encourages small, practical steps people can use between sessions. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s priorities guide the work.

How Hilary’s approaches work in online counselling

Client-centred therapy puts the person’s concerns and goals first, with the counsellor listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs space to be heard and to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress. Mindfulness involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve calm in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit best with a person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be helpful for people who find it easier to practise mindfulness or homework tasks between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt these approaches to suit each person’s everyday life and goals.