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Carey-Sue Ham

Carey-Sue Ham, BACP

Therapist in United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor supporting trauma recovery

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  • Client-centred focus
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Relationship work

About Carey-Sue

Carey-Sue Ham is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience. She believes people know their own stories and brings a steady, supportive presence to help them find clearer ways forward. Carey-Sue aims to make the first step easier for anyone who feels overwhelmed or stuck.

She works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, addiction, anxiety and depression, and challenges connected to relationships and family life. Carey-Sue also supports people facing grief, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem and changes in work or caring roles. She pays attention to how past experiences shape present behaviour and feelings.

Her way of working centres on listening without judgement. She uses client-centred ideas to prioritise what matters to the person sitting opposite her. Emotional-focused methods help when relationships and closeness are causing pain, while mindfulness techniques offer ways to manage stress and intrusive thoughts.

Sessions focus on practical, achievable steps as well as making space for difficult feelings. Carey-Sue encourages gentle experimentation with new patterns of thinking and acting, and she helps people notice what works for them. Progress is paced to the individual rather than pushed on a fixed timetable.

If you are thinking about reaching out, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduling step. Carey-Sue accepts international clients and offers support to people who want to tackle long-standing issues or navigate recent life changes.

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How her approaches translate to online therapy

Carey-Sue uses client-centred work, emotionally-focused therapy and mindfulness in her practice. Client-centred work means the conversation follows the persons priorities and pace, helping people feel heard and clearer about next steps. Emotionally-focused therapy looks at how emotions and patterns in relationships shape distress, which can help when intimacy or communication is a struggle. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices that reduce anxiety and make strong feelings easier to tolerate.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a shared task. Carey-Sue aims to work with each person to identify what feels most useful, adjusting methods as needs and goals become clearer. She frames therapy as a partnership where feedback shapes the plan.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit more easily into daily life, save travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it possible to continue support across different locations, which suits people who travel or live abroad.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

See below

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Carey-Sue help with?

She works with trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety and depression, plus relationship and family-related difficulties. Other areas include grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is listening-led and collaborative, using client-centred and emotionally-focused approaches. She combines practical steps with space to process difficult emotions.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a broad range of challenges, including trauma, addiction and mood difficulties.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, known as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are used?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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