About me.

Hi, I’m Carol, a registered integrative therapist based in Birmingham. I am available for in-person sessions in the Birmingham area and I also offer online sessions via zoom. I can also be found on the BetterHelp platform.

I have completed training in therapeutic counselling, psychotherapy and life coaching, and I engage in regular CPD to ensure my work and practice remains up to date, ethical and professional. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, fully insured and engage in regular clinical supervision.

About my practice.

I practice in an integrative way. This means I am trained in a number of different therapeutic approaches, and will combine these in the way which best suits you. This approach acknowledges you as a unique individual and allows me to be more flexible and responsive to your needs.

Regardless of what brings you to therapy - whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety or struggling with life events - several principles underpin my work. I will be honest and open with you. I will treat you as the expert on you - and never assume I know better. I will not judge you, no matter what you bring to session. I will work to ensure you always feel supported, heard and safe to work through whatever comes up.

The goal of therapy is not that you receive advice or a ‘fix’ for your struggles. It is that you gain confidence in your own abilities, build autonomy and feel better equipped to cope with the challenges life presents. We will work to help you understand and own your own unique story, and support greater life balance or even feel empowered to take life in a new direction.

For many years - prior to training as a domestic violence support worker and then as a therapist - I worked as a marketing and communications consultant. I helped businesses shape and tell great stories about their brands, products and services. Since training to be a therapist, I now work with clients as they explore and tell their own stories, support them as develop new levels of self awareness, create empowered change, and enjoy more balanced, happier lives as a result.

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Thinking About Starting Therapy? A Few Helpful Thoughts Before You Begin

Carol Caveney

In recent years, more and more people in the UK are turning to therapy. In fact, research from the shows that around a third of UK adults have worked with a therapist at some point - with the majority reporting it having been a positive and helpful experience.

And yet, for many people, taking the first step can still feel daunting. You might be wondering: Do I really need therapy? What actually happens in a session? How do I find the right therapist for me?

If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you’re not alone. This post will walk you through some of the most common reasons people seek out therapy, what therapy is (and isn’t), and the different ways you can access support in the UK.