Carmel Ward, BACP, NCPS

Carmel Ward is a counsellor who works from a person-centred approach. She places the therapeutic relationship at the heart of sessions and aims to listen with empathy and respect. Carmel uses a gentle, non-judgemental style to help people talk through feelings such as anxiety, depression, grief and stress.

She combines person-centred work with mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas. This means sessions often focus on what matters most to the client right now, building self-awareness and practical ways to manage difficult feelings. Carmel draws on Internal Family Systems concepts when helpful to look at different parts of a person’s inner experience.

Carmel has five years of counselling experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP, and the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - NCPS. She has worked with people affected by domestic abuse and has experience supporting those facing bereavement.

Her Christian belief informs her commitment to dignity and respect, and she says this shapes how she treats clients of all backgrounds. Carmel aims to treat each person as an individual and to support them without imposing beliefs.

People who meet Carmel can expect a calm, attentive listener who helps them name the problem and try practical steps forward. Her approach suits those coping with life changes, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, grief, trauma or ongoing stress.

How Carmel’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions. Online sessions can keep that same conversational style, with the counsellor reflecting and guiding rather than directing. This approach helps with low mood, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Delivered remotely, these practices can be introduced and practised during a session and then used between meetings to help with sleep, stress and overwhelming feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Carmel will explore your needs and preferences and suggest which methods to try. She aims to make this a collaborative process, checking in on what helps and adjusting plans as you go.

Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting counselling into busy days and reducing travel time, which can make regular attendance easier. If you plan to work across time zones or from abroad, confirm session options before booking so you know how scheduling will work. The therapist will help arrange appointment times that suit everyday routines and client goals.