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Caroline Marr

Caroline Marr

BACP

Therapist · United Kingdom · 6+ years of experience

Calm, curious, practical counselling approach

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  • Psychodynamic focus
  • Solution-focused work
  • Client-centred care

About Caroline

Caroline Marr is a counsellor with six years' experience who combines psychodynamic thinking with a client-centred, collaborative style. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and to reconnect with their own strengths. Her work emphasises presence and awareness so people can move towards more honest relationships with themselves and others.

Caroline often starts by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She pays attention to repeated feelings and behaviours, and gently helps make links to past experiences that still affect everyday life. The aim is not to label, but to increase understanding and choice.

Alongside psychodynamic ideas, Caroline uses client-centred ways of working and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions can include open conversation about feelings as well as practical steps to try between meetings. She balances emotional exploration with problem-solving depending on each person's needs.

People come to her for many concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, low self-esteem and sleep problems. She also supports those facing career change, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and other life adjustments.

Caroline is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to her schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Caroline draws on psychodynamic thinking and client-centred practice to guide online therapy. Psychodynamic ideas help people notice past patterns that influence present reactions, which can be useful when addressing recurring anger or relationship struggles. Client-centred work focuses on understanding how someone feels in the moment and on building a trusting, collaborative space for change.

She also uses solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable steps between sessions. This way of working is practical for people who want short-term goals alongside deeper reflection. Together with the client, she will explore which mix of approaches best matches a person's goals and situation rather than deciding beforehand.

For practicalities, confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, for example allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It also lets people try different pacing and homework tasks that slot into everyday life, while the counsellor and client regularly review how the approach is working and adapt as needed.

At a glance

Listed location
United Kingdom
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
BACP
Languages
English
Registration (United Kingdom)
BACP · No. 390125

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counsellor help with?

Caroline supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship concerns among other issues such as anger, sleep problems and parenting strain.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and client-centred, blending emotional exploration with practical solution-focused steps tailored to each person's goals.

What is her professional background?

She has six years' experience working as a counsellor and draws on psychodynamic ideas alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I start a course of sessions?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and registration details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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