Carrie McColl, BACP

Carrie McColl welcomes people who are considering counselling and recognises how difficult that first step can be. She offers one-to-one counselling tailored to each person, meeting clients where they are and adapting the pace and focus to individual needs.

Her practice has included clients aged 11 to 60 so far, covering a wide range of concerns and life stages. Carrie emphasises working together as a team with each client, building a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports gradual, sustainable change.

Carrie holds the BACP credential - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and draws on that professional framework to guide her work. She aims to create a supportive, respectful environment in which clients can explore challenges, consider options, and develop coping strategies.

Recognising the courage it takes to seek help, Carrie acknowledges that reaching out is an important step and is committed to offering attentive, collaborative support throughout the counselling journey.

Client-Centered Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Carrie McColl practises client-centered therapy, a person-focused approach that puts the client’s experience at the centre of the work. This method involves active listening, empathy, and supporting clients to clarify their priorities so they can move toward goals that matter to them. It is often helpful for issues such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship or life-stage concerns.

In practice Carrie adapts sessions to each individual, creating a collaborative space where the client and therapist explore what feels most useful. Deciding on the best therapeutic focus and techniques is part of the process and Carrie works together with clients to identify the right fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online therapy with Carrie can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity through busy periods or life changes and allow clients to access support from locations that work for them. Registered professionals and therapists can deliver effective, client-centered care through these varied formats, helping clients progress in ways that suit their lives.