ABOUT ME
Hello, my name is Carmen and I can support you through difficult issues and life changes. If you are struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationships, addiction, facing major life changes or find it difficult handling multicultural issues, I would like to help you find a path to overcome your concerns. I invite you in a gentle, supportive and non-judgmental way to work collaboratively on your individual needs. I believe in the power of your inner resources for self-healing and repair through a nurturing relationship.
My aim is to create a nurturing relationship that enables you to explore and connect the root of your current struggles with formative experiences and past relationships. I want to support you to change unhelpful behavioural and thinking patterns that are preventing you from leading the life you want and to implement self-care and self-compassion to transform your life. I believe in the power of connecting with your emotions to heal and transform, and lead a life with clarity.
I work holistically taking into account feelings, body, mind and the soul. My clients are from a variety of cultural backgrounds, as well as diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. I am an Integrative Counsellor with over 9 years of experience providing therapy. I tailor different therapeutic approaches including Person Centre, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness among others to best suit your individual needs.
I am passionate about nature for healing and calm, as well as cultures as a way of broaden the senses and understanding others in our differences and similarities, and people power to bring out our inner resources for self-healing through a nurturing relationship.
I am a fully qualified and registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) in the UK. I work according to BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #148104
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Carmen Castillo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Carmen es extremadamente profesional y muestra gran interés en ayudarte. Cuando te escucha sabes que está escuchando de verdad. Muestra respeto y amabilidad en todo momento. La mejor terapeuta que he tenido!
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
From my first session with Carmen I immediately felt that I was in good hands. She is very experienced dealing with patients suffering with anxiety and has helped me work with my own. She is also very responsive to messages and you can tell that she genuinely enjoys being there for her patients. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking therapy and needs to work with their anxiety and stress levels.
Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Carmen is wonderful! Her compassion and expertise has healed me a lot and supported me greatly through my very hormonal pregnancy!
Written on Feb 18, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 7 months
Lucky to have found Carmen, she is delightful.
Written on Feb 14, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I conected inmediatly with her. With her very soothing voice and gret undestanding, I felt listened and cared. I’m very please with the decision to star with the app and get back on track with my life and emotions.
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Carmen changed my life, she is fantastic!
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Carmen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem