Caroline McMenamin

• Stress and anxiety
• CBT and ACT
• Career and grief

About Caroline

Caroline McMenamin helps people work through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career difficulties and depression using conversation and structured approaches. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 12 years of professional experience.

Caroline prefers clear, practical sessions that look at what is getting in the way of everyday life. She uses talking therapy alongside methods from cognitive behavioural approaches and acceptance-based work to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions also draw on client-centred principles to keep the focus on the person’s experience and priorities.

Her practice includes support for relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues. She also works with people facing sleep problems, anger, impulsivity and issues around eating and control. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, dissociation and isolation.

Caroline uses elements of dialectical behaviour work and Jungian ideas where these fit a person’s needs. That can mean learning practical skills for managing emotions, exploring personal meaning, or using narrative techniques to reframe difficult stories. The emphasis is on approaches that suit each person’s goals.

People are invited to set goals and review progress across sessions. The counsellor supports clients who want coaching-style help with life purpose or career decisions as well as longer-term therapeutic work. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

How her therapeutic approaches fit online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and move towards valued action. It can help with anxiety, low motivation and coping with life changes by teaching practical ways to respond to difficult thoughts.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises the person’s own perspective and priorities. It involves open, non-directive conversation to help people make sense of their situation and decide on next steps.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings and behaviours together and teaches practical strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and test what helps, working with the client’s goals and preferences to decide which methods to use. This is a collaborative process and may change over time.

Session arrangements are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins at work breaks, and make attending easier when travel is difficult. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt exercises, skill coaching and narrative work to an online setting to keep progress moving.

Topics Caroline lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Depression
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Attachment issues
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Avoidant personality
• Codependency
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Dissociation
• Eating and food-related issues
• Family problems
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Mood disorders
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Post-traumatic stress
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Trichotillomania
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Jungian Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Caroline

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed specialisms and form a central part of her practice.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centred work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Jungian ideas.

What is her background and experience?

She has 12 years of professional experience working in counselling and related support roles.

Is she accredited and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English or from abroad?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.