- Trauma and abuse
- Blended family issues
- Mindfulness and EFT
About Carey-Sue
Carey-Sue Ham is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression. She also supports those coping with relationship strain, grief, parenting pressures and blended family issues.
She starts from the view that each person knows their story best. Sessions focus on listening and drawing out strengths already present. Practical steps and reflective conversation are used so clients can try different ways of responding to difficult situations.
Carey-Sue uses a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of her. That may mean looking at emotions and attachments, exploring underlying patterns, or practising present-moment awareness and simple coping skills. Motivation-based techniques can help when people want to change habits or address addictive behaviours.
She works plainly and directly. Conversations look at what is happening now and what has led up to it. Clients are offered a chance to name difficult experiences and test small changes between sessions.
People often come for help with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, work stress or relationship tension. Others ask for support after major life changes, bereavement or when blending households. Carey-Sue will discuss goals and suggest a practical plan for moving forward.
How her approaches transfer to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person speaking and on building a helpful working relationship. It involves being heard, reflecting what matters to you and working from your goals. This approach helps when people want a steady, person-led way to sort through worries.Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying and changing patterns in close relationships and in how people respond to strong feelings. It looks at emotions and attachment patterns to reduce repeated cycles of conflict and withdrawal.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carey-Sue will discuss options and agree a plan with clients based on their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means adjusting methods as needs change over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer not to use video for every meeting. Registered or accredited professionals can use online work to maintain continuity when life gets busy.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with people facing trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, among other issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centred listening with emotionally focused work and practical techniques, aiming for clear steps people can try between sessions.
How long has she been practising?
She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction and mood difficulties.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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