How I can help
Issues I can support you with: Anxiety, panic attacks and health anxiety Depression, low mood and feeling stuck Trauma and the impact of adverse childhood experiences Loss and bereavement Relationship and attachment difficulties Emotional dysregulation and difficulties managing emotions Loneliness, isolation and difficulties connecting with others Neurodiversity Family and parenting challenges Work-related stress, burnout and workplace pressures Academic pressures People-pleasing, boundaries and assertiveness Shame and guilt Anger Confidence, self-esteem and self-worth Perfectionism Life transitions and major changes Difficulties coping with change or uncertainty Social anxiety and communication difficulties Codependency Feeling stuck or lacking direction Cultural and personal identity Carer stress Difficult experiences in childhood Adjustment following illness, injury or other significant life events
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Attachment
- Autism
- Behaviour problems
- Bereavement
- Blended family
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Carer Support
- Child Therapy
- Childhood bullying
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Chronic illness
- Climate anxiety and eco-anxiety
- Codependency
- Couples Therapy
- Depression
- Depression and anxiety in children
- Difficulties in childhood
- Discrimination
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Feeling sad
- Grief
- Health anxiety
- High sensitivity
- Identity Issues
- Jealousy
- Learning Difficulties
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Mental health
- Money
- Neurodiversity
- Older people's counselling
- Panic Attacks
- Perfectionism
- Redundancy
- Self-Harm
- Separation anxiety
- Sexual Abuse
- Shame
- Social anxiety
- Stress
- Trainee therapists
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Work-Related Stress
Languages spoken
- English
Works with
- Children under 11
- Couples
- Families
- Individuals
- Teenagers
- Young Adults 18-25
Fees
£45 – £55 per session
Availability
| Monday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
| Thursday | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Training, qualifications & experience
Couple and Family Counselling – The Institute of Counselling (2026–Present) Trauma-Informed Counselling – Open University (2024) Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills & Theory – Manchester Counselling Training Centre (2023–2024) Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling – University Centre Stockport (2020–2022) ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills – Stockport College (2019) CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills – Farnborough College (2017) BSc (Hons) Psychology & Counselling – University of Central Lancashire (2006) Additional Training Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Training Safeguarding Children and Adults Levels 1–3 Carolyn Spring Working with Shame Carolyn Spring Dissociation and DID: The Fundamentals Carolyn Spring Working with Relational Trauma: Dealing with Disorganised Attachment Carolyn Spring Child Sexual Abuse: Hope for Healing
Member organisations
- BACP
About me
I work collaboratively with you, respecting your individual pace while supporting you to explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and create change where it’s needed. Alongside person-centred counselling, I integrate a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT techniques where appropriate.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel intimidating. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, low mood, low self confidence, the effects of trauma, relationship difficulties, or simply feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, therapy can provide a space to reflect, heal, and rediscover your strengths.
Providing accessible, affordable and compassionate support is deeply important to me. Having experienced the positive impact of counselling in my own life, I understand how supportive it can be to have someone walk alongside you with empathy and no judgement.
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