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Carmel Ward, BACP, NCPS

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi, my name is Carmel. I am a Person-Centred Therapist and I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. I am a fully qualified and registered member of the National Counselling Society and the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and I maintain a high standard of professionalism by complying with their ethical framework and codes of conduct. I have significant experience of working with domestic abuse victims and I am trained in and have experience of working with bereavement. I am aware that a warm therapeutic working relationship between the counsellor and client is paramount and therefore strive to encourage and guide clients throughout this process by really listening, offering empathy and compassion and motivating them to be the people they were called to be.
My Christian belief and understanding of the dignity of the human person is foundational to my counselling practice. I have successfully worked with many clients with differing beliefs and cultures and without exception treat each and every person equally, respectfully and as unique individuals. I am able to provide a confidential space to talk and my hope is that my clients will feel heard, valued and understood. I know from experience that individual counselling can help with personal issues in life such as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, addictions, relationship difficulties, bereavement and many others. For this reason I see counselling as a vocation and I am passionate about helping others and making a difference to the lives of my clients.


Professional experience

4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Credentials information

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #393568

NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #NCS21-01930

Reviews

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Carmel Ward is a thoughtful, kind therapist. She is an excellent listener and gives sound advice and support.

Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Carmel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

She understands my thought process and is open to share her‘s with me.

Written on Nov 07, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Only had a couple of sessions but feeling the benefit already. Excellent

Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Carmel is a wonderful, honest, direct, respectful and professional person. She addresses my concerns and assists me in finding ways to solve them.
I would highly recommend working with her.

Written on Jun 03, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd

I came to Carmel with issues with communication in my relationship. She created a safe space for me to open up and express myself. During my session I felt seen and understood. It was a nice feeling to know that I wasn't going crazy and how I was feeling in my relationship was valid. She gave me the confidence to speak up. I now feel I'm on a good path in my relationship, a total reset! Not only will I continue to say how I feel with my partner, but in all other aspects in my life too! Carmel has given me the tools and the confidence to be my authentic self, and for that I am very grateful. I would definitely recommend Carmel!

Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with Carmel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

Carmel is a wonderful therapist. She has helped me work through some very difficult issues from my childhood and has been nothing but kind, caring, and helpful the whole way through. I'm very sad to be finishing sessions with her but she has equipped me with all the tools and knowledge I need to end therapy. She has a very warm personality and is so easy to talk to. I think very highly of her and I strongly recommend her help to anyone. Thank you so much for everything Carmel, you are amazing ❤️

Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Carmel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue