Hilary Carter

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Client-centred work

About Hilary

Hilary Carter helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief through talking therapy. She works with individuals on issues such as addiction, self‑esteem, parenting pressures, career challenges and coping with life changes. Hilary is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years of professional experience.

Hilary uses a client-centred way of working that keeps the conversation focused on the person in front of her. She also draws on cognitive behavioural techniques to look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Sessions can include mindfulness-based exercises and practical, solution-focused steps to try between meetings.

In practice she aims to offer clear, straightforward sessions. People can expect to talk about immediate problems and set small goals for change. The therapist uses questions, reflection and practical tasks rather than lengthy theory or homework that is hard to do.

Hilary pays attention to relationship dynamics and attachment issues, and she uses Imago relationship ideas when clients want to explore long-standing communication patterns. She also works with grief, chronic illness and carer stress, helping people manage practical and emotional demands.

Her style is practical and conversational, suitable for those who want focused help with specific problems. Sessions are intended to be collaborative, with the client and counsellor agreeing priorities and next steps. To begin, clients are asked to use the site matching system and book an initial appointment.

Approaches used in online counselling and how they help

Client-centred therapy places the person’s concerns at the centre of the session and emphasises listening and reflective dialogue; it is useful for people who want to be heard and understood while planning next steps. Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before. Together they will choose which methods to try and review progress as they go.

Practical benefits of online sessions should be checked before booking, as session formats are not specified in the biography. Ask the service which formats are available when you arrange an appointment. In general, online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow therapy to continue when life events or health needs make attending in person difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets and mindfulness practices to work across remote sessions.

Topics Hilary lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Addictions
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Aging and geriatric issues
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Cancer
• Caregiver issues and stress
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Visually impaired
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Imago Relationship Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about Hilary

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among her main areas of work and are commonly discussed in sessions.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred therapy supported by cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

Hilary has four years of professional experience as a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is she based?

She is based in the United Kingdom and works with clients from within the UK.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.