Hilary Carter

Hilary Carter is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has four years of professional experience helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and addiction. Hilary focuses on treating each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion and aims to make the first steps towards change feel manageable.

Hilary adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy alongside client-centred listening to help people notice patterns and try small changes. Mindfulness practices are offered to help with tension and overwhelm, and solution-focused ideas are used when people want short-term goals.

People come to Hilary for help with self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, career strain and coping with life changes. She also supports those facing issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family questions, chronic illness, cancer-related stress, caregiving strain and compassion fatigue. Her work includes helping people affected by domestic violence, divorce, substance problems and complex family dynamics.

Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. Hilary encourages clients to set clear, achievable goals and to trial new ways of coping between meetings. She describes therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support while people test what works for them.

If you are thinking about starting, Hilary asks that you choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and book a session according to the available schedule.

Approaches you might try online with your counsellor

Client-centred therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects what they hear and helps people make sense of their feelings. This approach is useful for anyone who needs a calm, accepting space to talk about difficult issues.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviours. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress because it provides concrete steps people can practise between sessions.

Mindfulness techniques are offered to help reduce tension and bring attention back to the present moment. These practices can be short and practical, useful for managing overwhelm or improving everyday focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with the person to identify priorities, try different tools and adjust the plan as needs and goals evolve. The aim is a collaborative path that fits what the person wants to achieve.

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 for a quicker check-in when needed. Some formats may suit shorter, focused conversations while others let you use exercises and written material between meetings. Discussing practical arrangements during scheduling helps match the format to everyday life.