Carol Bendinelli , BACP

Carol Bendinelli welcomes people who are facing difficult or overwhelming moments and believes reaching out for support is a brave step. She offers a warm, non-judgemental space where people are listened to and accepted, and she works collaboratively at each person’s own pace to explore the roots of painful emotions and to make gradual, meaningful changes in life and relationships.

Carol is licensed in the United Kingdom and holds the BACP credential - a professional membership for counsellors and psychotherapists. She has 4 years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and self-esteem concerns. Her practice also includes work with depression, life changes, abusive relationships, miscarriage and termination, chronic health issues, neurodiversity and bullying.

Before training as a therapist, Carol worked in health, education and social care with vulnerable adults and children. That background contributes to her practical, person-centered approach and her commitment to helping people identify personal goals, express their individuality and enjoy life more fully. She maintains a private practice and can be contacted via her practice website at https://mylifecounselling.co.uk/

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support

Carol works with several established approaches to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people heal difficulties in close relationships or intimacy issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-judgemental relationship in which the client’s own goals and preferences guide the work, making it helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Carol collaborates with clients to consider their needs, goals and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches to find the best fit for each person. Licensed professionals and therapists use this collaborative process to adapt the work over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, manage geographical constraints and maintain continuity of care. These options support consistent access to therapeutic support while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.