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Carmel Ward, BACP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Carmel is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Carmel. View 24 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in United Kingdom
Accepts worldwide clients

Recent reviews

I m glad to have gotten Carmel as my therapist. She helped identify key issues that I m going through and showed me a way to work and overcome it. She respectfully listened and supported throughout our session. I would recommend her to anyone going through problems you will not regret it. She is worth the time and money and she is an amazing therapist. Thank you Carmel. Thank you BetterHelp.

Reviewed May 2024

Very helpful. Thank you.

Reviewed April 2024

More about Carmel

  • 4 years' experience
  • Female
  • BACP, NCPS

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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief 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

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

  • BACP · United Kingdom · 393568 · Expires October 2025
  • NCPS · United Kingdom · NCS21-01930 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Carmel Ward

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Thank you Anxiety Easy Helpful Safe Understand Wonderful Amazing

I m glad to have gotten Carmel as my therapist. She helped identify key issues that I m going through and showed me a way to work and overcome it. She respectfully listened and supported throughout our session. I would recommend her to anyone going through problems you will not regret it. She is worth the time and money and she is an amazing therapist. Thank you Carmel. Thank you BetterHelp.

Reviewed May 2024

Very helpful. Thank you.

Reviewed April 2024

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

Reviewed January 2024

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

Reviewed November 2023

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

Reviewed July 2023

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.

Reviewed June 2023

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!

Reviewed March 2023

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 ❤️

Reviewed December 2022

Carmel Ward was a brilliant therapist to me. I came in with various things to work on, ranging from relationship traumas to sleeping problems, and after a few months of sessions I have come out with a far brighter outlook. The traumas have become more of a passing anxiety, and safe to say my sleeping has greatly improved! Carmel is a wonderful listener as well as a great motivator, and after every session with her I felt just that little bit happier.

Reviewed December 2022

She is a very good listener.

Reviewed November 2022

great therapist

Reviewed November 2022

I have only good things to say about Carmel, and truly recommend her as your therapist. Carmel creates a truly safe space in each of the sessions, and her kindness and compassion can be felt even through video calls. Carmel helped me better understand my relationships, and taught me how to set boundaries. She gave me tools to deal with my anxiety, and I am a much more confident person thanks to her. She supported me in finding my core values and taught me how to prioritise my own needs and wishes. After less successful therapy attempts, I am very happy I found Carmel. Lastly, we do not share the same religious beliefs but that did not impact her ability to help me. Thanks again Carmel!

Reviewed November 2022

Carmel was very kind and empathetic to my situation. She actively listened to provide advice and guidance where possible. Would recommend her and thank her for time

Reviewed November 2022

Carmel is empathetic and very easy to talk to. She seems like she really listens and takes the time to understand. It’s easy to open up and get to the root of things.

Reviewed November 2022

Transformed my mental health and general whole outlook on life in general. Carmel was able to pin point what was causing my issues and give me the correct tools and guidance to deal with it and move forward from it all. Literally changed my life.

Reviewed November 2022

Carmel was wonderful. She made me feel comfortable, asked good questions, and had very helpful info and tips to help me live more in tune to my emotions and needs. I’m thankful for her help!

Reviewed November 2022

Carmel has provided a safe space, enabling me to talk about emotions, memories and events that otherwise would have been difficult to mention. Through our weekly sessions, she showed empathy and compassion when I was talking through difficult events, providing support and guidance. I now feel more able to face situations that challenge my mental health, thanks to her counselling.

Reviewed November 2022

Carmel is incredible, she’s helped me so much in a time where ice suffered with severe overwhealm, stress, worry and anxiety and some relationship issues. Since I started therapy with Carmel, she’s helped me understand my feelings, understand they are valid and not to ignore them and helped me to overcome deep sadness and anger that I’ve been feeling. I tried another therapist before, but I didn’t really like them, but Carmel, is really attentive and supportive and I feel more present . She’s an amazing therapist and I cannot recommend her enough :-)

Reviewed August 2022

Carmel is so warm and really listens, gives advice but doesn't tell you what to do. I will def come back to her anytime I am struggling with my anxiety. Thank you for all your support

Reviewed July 2022

Carmel is a good listener and gave me some really good advice. She has a motherly caring energy and I felt really comfortable speaking to her.

Reviewed June 2022

Easy to talk to, has helpful suggestions and I feel she understands my needs

Reviewed June 2022

Life is so much better after having sessions with Carmel, she helped me talk through all my issues and now I feel so much better! I am so grateful for her!

Reviewed May 2022

Carmel has been an empowering and eye opening therapist that has listened attentively. She has helped me set goals and been there to guide me on my journey to self development, finding answers to questions I hadn’t asked myself before and being proud of myself. Since I’ve started to see her, my emotional and mental health has only improved.

Reviewed May 2022

Love her!!! My life feels so much better when I have talked through my issues with Carmel :)

Reviewed April 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Carmel Ward offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Carmel Ward works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Carmel Ward speak?

Carmel Ward speaks English.

How many years of experience does Carmel Ward have?

Carmel Ward has 4 years of experience.

Where is Carmel Ward licensed to practice?

Carmel Ward is licensed to practice in the United Kingdom.

Does Carmel Ward accept clients outside of the United Kingdom?

Yes, Carmel Ward accepts clients outside of the United Kingdom.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Carmel Ward offer?

Carmel Ward offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Carmel Ward?

Carmel Ward can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Carmel Ward?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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