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Carly Stafford, BACP

Carly Stafford is a counsellor who focuses on trauma, anxiety and relationship stress.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Carly

Carly Stafford is a counsellor who focuses on trauma, anxiety and relationship stress. She works in a warm, approachable way that aims to make difficult topics easier to talk about. Carly holds BACP registration and has four years of practice supporting people with a range of problems.

She listens first and follows each person’s pace. Sessions centre on what matters now and on simple changes that can make daily life feel more manageable.

Background and approach

Carly mixes conversational work with practical exercises so people can try things between sessions. Carly has worked with worry, depression, grief and trauma and with struggles around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports people facing workplace stress, isolation and relationship conflict.

Her background includes work with addiction-related concerns and with clients exploring sexuality and LGBTQ issues. Her main methods include client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness approaches. Carly uses these to help people identify unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills and notice body and thought patterns that keep problems going.

She draws on those approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging which can suit different schedules. Carly works from the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English, including to international clients.

To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to set up the first appointment.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	378608	April 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-centred therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building a trusting working relationship. In online sessions this means the counsellor listens carefully and follows the client’s pace, helping people to describe their concerns and set priorities.

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then tries small practical changes. Online CBT can include homework, thought records or brief behavioural experiments that people use between calls to test what helps.

Mindfulness methods teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgement. Online practice can involve short guided exercises in session and suggestions for brief daily routines to reduce stress and reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That makes the process collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers flexibility and easier scheduling. Video calls provide a face-to-face feel, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and text or live chat suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options help people fit therapy around work, travel or busy family life while still working with registered or accredited professionals.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Carly specialise in?

Carly supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. She also works with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addiction-related problems and workplace stress.

What style of therapy can I expect?

She uses a client-centred style alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. Sessions tend to combine listening, practical exercises and skills to try between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Carly has four years of experience working with a wide range of complex issues, including bereavement, trauma and anxiety-related presentations.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international availability are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and Carly is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, giving options for different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started with Carly?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.