Carole Ward, NCPS
Support for lasting change and resilience
- Trauma informed psychotherapy
- Anxiety and stress support
- Grief and life changes
About Carole Ward
Carole Ward is an NCPS-accredited and registered psychotherapist with 17 years of professional experience. She offers psychotherapy and counselling online, by telephone, and in person across the United Kingdom and beyond, including support for international clients.
Carole approaches her work as a vocation and brings a strong commitment to helping people make changes that last. Over the course of her career, she has supported people in a wide range of settings both in the UK and abroad, including secure mental health wards, refuges, prisons, mental health drop-in centres, hospices, learning disability services, charities, and private companies. Her background includes providing mental health support, suicide prevention, and coaching.
Carole works with concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, as well as the challenges that can come with cancer and other serious illnesses. She believes each person is the expert in their own story and already carries strengths that can help them face what feels difficult. Therapy with Carole is focused on offering the support needed to access those strengths and move toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life.
Carole approaches her work as a vocation and brings a strong commitment to helping people make changes that last. Over the course of her career, she has supported people in a wide range of settings both in the UK and abroad, including secure mental health wards, refuges, prisons, mental health drop-in centres, hospices, learning disability services, charities, and private companies. Her background includes providing mental health support, suicide prevention, and coaching.
Carole works with concerns such as stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, as well as the challenges that can come with cancer and other serious illnesses. She believes each person is the expert in their own story and already carries strengths that can help them face what feels difficult. Therapy with Carole is focused on offering the support needed to access those strengths and move toward a more fulfilling day-to-day life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Carole Ward have?
Carole Ward has 17 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges.
Is Carole Ward a licensed therapist?
Yes. Carole Ward holds the credential NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society), indicating she is accredited and registered with that professional body.
In which languages does Carole Ward provide therapy?
Carole Ward provides therapy in English.
Where is Carole Ward located?
Carole Ward is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Carole Ward as my therapist?
You can work with Carole Ward through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Carole Ward work with international clients?
Yes. Carole Ward works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Carole Ward cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Support
Carole Ward draws on approaches that can be effective in online therapy while staying closely attuned to each client’s pace and goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships and life experiences can shape patterns in adulthood, including in close relationships, self-esteem, and responses to stress. It can be especially helpful for people who notice repeating cycles in how they connect, cope, or feel safe with others.Client-Centered Therapy offers a supportive space that emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives. This approach can be a strong fit for building confidence, clarifying values, and making sense of difficult emotions without feeling judged or rushed.
Mindfulness Therapy helps people develop practical skills for noticing thoughts, feelings, and body sensations with more steadiness. Many clients use mindfulness-based strategies to relate differently to anxiety, stress, and everyday overwhelm.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carole works collaboratively with clients to understand what brings them to therapy, what they want to change, and what style of support feels most helpful, adjusting over time as needs evolve.
Online therapy also makes it easier to access care in a way that fits real life. Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, travel, or simply choosing the format that feels most comfortable.