- Person-centred approach
- Supports trauma recovery
- Helps with life changes
About Carey-Sue
Carey-Sue Ham is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience and a BACP credential. She approaches people with respect and assumes they know their own story best. Carey-Sue stresses small, practical steps and aims to make the first outreach feel achievable for someone under pressure.
Her work focuses on common but painful problems such as trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, sleep struggles and the daily impact of chronic illness or caregiving roles. ADHD, self-esteem and anger are further areas she addresses in conversation.
Carey-Sue uses a mix of person-centred listening and emotion-focused work to help people name what matters most to them. She combines that with mindful practices and solution-focused ideas to try and move small things forward between sessions. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking shape how she notices patterns and offers gentle challenges.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. People can expect to talk about what is happening now, look at how past events might still affect feelings, and practise short skills to reduce stress. The aim is steady progress rather than sudden change.
Carey-Sue supports people who are facing life adjustments such as illness, bereavement, divorce or career shifts. She also helps those recovering from abandonment, attachment difficulties and complex relational problems. If the reader wants to check how her way of working fits, they should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and arrange a time.
Her work focuses on common but painful problems such as trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, sleep struggles and the daily impact of chronic illness or caregiving roles. ADHD, self-esteem and anger are further areas she addresses in conversation.
Carey-Sue uses a mix of person-centred listening and emotion-focused work to help people name what matters most to them. She combines that with mindful practices and solution-focused ideas to try and move small things forward between sessions. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic thinking shape how she notices patterns and offers gentle challenges.
Sessions are straightforward and conversational. People can expect to talk about what is happening now, look at how past events might still affect feelings, and practise short skills to reduce stress. The aim is steady progress rather than sudden change.
Carey-Sue supports people who are facing life adjustments such as illness, bereavement, divorce or career shifts. She also helps those recovering from abandonment, attachment difficulties and complex relational problems. If the reader wants to check how her way of working fits, they should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short questionnaire and arrange a time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
BACP · United Kingdom
Languages
English
How counselling approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's own goals at the centre of sessions and uses active listening to help people feel understood and to find their own solutions; it suits anyone who wants a supportive space to talk through difficult choices. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment needs, which can help when relationships or patterns of closeness cause distress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce stress and to help manage strong feelings day to day.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what matters to the person, what they hope to change, and which methods feel acceptable. Decisions are made together and may shift as progress is made or new priorities emerge.
Please confirm the exact online session formats available before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a work break, reduce time spent travelling, or allow shorter check-ins on busy days. Others prefer longer sessions when tackling deep emotional material. The therapist will help match practical needs with the style of therapy that seems most helpful.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Carey-Sue help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping difficulties, parenting stresses, anger, self-esteem, career matters and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person-centred, combining emotion-focused listening with mindfulness, motivational interviewing and goal-oriented techniques to help people make practical changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has nine years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, childhood abuse, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxiety and depression.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.