Carol BendinelliBACP

Carol Bendinelli is a counsellor who offers gentle, practical support for people facing pregnancy and childbirth related worries and other life stresses. She speaks plainly and moves at a client's pace, helping them name difficult feelings and take small steps forward. Carol frames sessions around what each person needs right now, whether that is managing anxiety, coping with loss, or building confidence.

She draws on four years of professional experience in the UK and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Before training as a therapist she worked in health, education and social care, supporting vulnerable adults and children. That background shapes how she listens and the everyday strategies she offers.

In sessions Carol uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. She blends attachment-based and client-centred work to explore relationships and sense of self. Cognitive behavioural ideas help with unhelpful thinking and low mood, and narrative techniques support people who want to reframe painful stories.

Her practice includes helping with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and life change. She also supports people dealing with fertility concerns, miscarriage, parenting strain, chronic illness and neurodiversity matters. Carol aims to make therapy feel manageable and focused on real outcomes for daily life.

People find her style warm, non-judgemental and down to earth. She encourages practical steps alongside emotional work so clients can notice small improvements between sessions.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Carol uses attachment-based and client-centred approaches alongside cognitive behavioural ideas. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people understand why certain feelings arise in close relationships. Client-centred work puts the person's experience at the centre, offering empathetic listening so people feel heard and can explore their concerns without judgement. Cognitive behavioural strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioural changes to ease anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan if needed, so therapy stays practical and relevant to everyday life.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around appointments and family life, reduce travel time and allow for quieter check-ins during a busy day. Some approaches translate well to remote conversation and short exercises, while others benefit from longer reflective sessions; Carol will discuss what suits each client's needs and routine.