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Carol Bendinelli, BACP

Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles

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About Carol

Carol Bendinelli is a counsellor who helps people through stress, anxiety, grief and life changes. She presents a calm, non-judgemental presence and works at each person’s pace. Carol aims to help people feel heard and begin to make small, manageable changes in daily life and relationships.

Her approach combines body-focused work with relational and talking therapies. Somatic therapy is part of the way she helps people notice how emotions show up in the body.

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Background and approach

Attachment-based work looks at patterns from earlier relationships and how they affect present connections. Carol also uses client-centred methods that put each person’s goals first, and cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. Mindfulness practices are offered to support grounding and emotional regulation when needed.

She has four years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP. Her background includes roles in health, education and social care prior to training as a counsellor. Sessions are offered online by video, phone, live chat or messaging to fit different needs.

Carol works with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma, sleep problems, parenting stress, chronic health issues, ADHD and relationship difficulties. She practises from the United Kingdom and conducts sessions in English.

How Carol blends approaches in online sessions

Somatic therapy focuses on how emotions and stress appear in the body. It helps people notice physical sensations, calm heightened states and develop new ways to respond to stress. Attachment-based work looks at relationship patterns rooted in early connections and helps people understand how those patterns affect current relationships and intimacy.

Client-centred therapy places the person’s goals and experience at the centre of the work. The therapist offers listening, reflection and gentle guidance while the person leads the pace and focus of sessions. Carol will work collaboratively to find which approaches feel most helpful and adjust the mix as needs and goals change.

Online therapy provides practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face contact from home, phone sessions suit those who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging can support regular check-ins or short-term coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments while still working with registered and accredited professionals.
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Frequently asked questions

What problems does Carol help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, plus life changes and trauma-related issues.
What is Carol's therapeutic style like?
Her style blends body-aware somatic work with talking therapies and mindfulness, focusing on practical tools and steady pacing.
How much experience does she have?
Carol has four years of professional experience working in counselling and related care roles.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people based in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does the subscription and getting started process work?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.