Caroline Tanton Parham, BACP

Caroline Tanton Parham is a counsellor with a background in psychology and five years of professional experience. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Caroline invites people to talk about everyday struggles and the thoughts that get in the way of daily life.

Caroline works in a straightforward, compassionate way. She builds an open, non-judgemental relationship and helps people say what is on their mind. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. She can help with worries, low mood, problems with confidence and the knock-on effects of traumatic experiences.

Her approach is flexible and shaped around each person. She uses ideas from attachment-based work to look at how early relationships still affect today. Cognitive behavioural techniques are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to test more balanced ways of thinking. Emotionally-focused and client-centred ways of working are woven in to make space for feelings and personal meaning.

Caroline has experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, bipolar mood difficulties, self-harm and suicidal thinking, and a range of long-term or recurring mental health concerns. She also helps with everyday issues such as sleep, eating, work stress, parenting pressures and grief.

Her aim is to guide people towards small, manageable changes. Sessions include practical tools, reflection on past experiences, and strategies to handle day-to-day obstacles. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and feeling, helping people understand why they react in certain ways and how to build different patterns. Client-centred work focuses on being heard and accepted, giving people space to make sense of their experience and to find their own answers. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behaviour patterns, using practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then try methods that suit the person. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, and choices are reviewed together.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when video is tiring, while others like keeping a consistent appointment during work breaks or while away. Because the original profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the exact online options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.