Counsellor profile
Carol Shields, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Codependency and relationships
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 381734
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Acceptance and commitment
- Mindfulness practice
About Carol
Carol Shields is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family challenges, low self‑esteem, and stages of life that demand new coping skills. Carol also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns linked to mood and attention such as depression, bipolar and ADHD.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside client-centred listening and mindfulness practices. Conversations tend to be straightforward and task‑oriented, with attention to small, achievable changes that reduce overwhelm.
Carol pays attention to patterns that keep people putting others first or avoiding their own needs. She helps people notice how old habits show up now and how to try different ways of responding. Work may include boundary practice, communication skills, and experiments to test new behaviours in everyday life.
She has particular experience with issues around attachment, codependency, abandonment and blended family dynamics. Carol also addresses practical concerns such as managing caregiving stress, chronic illness impacts, body image and work or career challenges.
Sessions are carried out in English and Carol accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session to talk about goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It uses small actions tied to personal values to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviours to change how people feel. Mindfulness Therapy brings simple attention practices that calm reactivity and improve focus for stress and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with clients about what feels most useful, then try techniques that match the client's goals and preferences. That decision is reviewed as progress is made so the plan can change if needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy lives - they can be easier to schedule around work, require less travel time and make it simpler to keep regular check‑ins. Phone sessions can work well for shorter updates and lower bandwidth situations, while video allows face‑to‑face conversation and use of worksheets during a meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can explain which formats they currently offer and help pick what will fit daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, self‑esteem issues, addictions, grief, trauma, depression and ADHD among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine client‑centred listening with practical tools from ACT and CBT, plus mindfulness exercises to help with emotion regulation and focus.
How much experience does she have?
Carol has ten years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I am outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with 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.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.