Carol Gordon, BACP

Carol Gordon is a counsellor practising in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She holds BACP accreditation and has worked in the field for four years. Carol presents as warm and non-judgemental and focuses on tailoring sessions to each person she meets.

She sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and sleeping problems. She also helps with anger, low self-esteem, addiction-related concerns, and issues linked to ADHD such as procrastination and organisation. Relationship and family worries, grief and trauma are also part of her day-to-day work.

Carol uses a pluralistic approach, combining person-centred ideas, cognitive behavioural techniques, mindfulness and hypnotherapy to suit each person. Sessions aim to be practical and straightforward, with time spent talking through habits, thought patterns and everyday routines. She also offers life-purpose coaching alongside counselling work.

In a typical session Carol listens first, then suggests approaches that fit the client’s goals and preferences. She works with clients to identify small, manageable changes that can improve sleep, reduce anxiety or make daily life easier. Her style is supportive and collaborative rather than directive.

Carol encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready. Prospective clients are invited to use the site process to match with her and arrange an initial appointment according to her schedule. The work focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking to help people move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and refocus on what matters to them. It uses simple exercises to build flexibility in thinking and to support practical action towards chosen values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and teaches straightforward strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and creating a safe space so the client can find their own solutions with the counsellor's support.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carol will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs and goals. She adapts techniques over time, checking in about what helps and what could be changed so the therapy stays useful and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy around work, managing energy levels, or reducing travel time. Online work also makes it easier to try shorter check-ins or weekday appointments that slot into a busy day. Discuss format preferences when you match so arrangements can be made that fit your routine.