- Warm non-judgemental listener
- Practical coping strategies
- Short and long-term focus
About Hilary
Hilary Cartmel-Batty is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. She supports clients working through relationship and parenting worries, grief, addiction concerns, and life changes. Her approach is warm and non-judgemental and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable.
Hilary aims to build a calm, open space where people can say what is on their mind. She listens closely and helps identify practical steps that feel achievable. Sessions focus on understanding patterns in relationships and behaviour, and on practical ways to cope with strong emotions.
Her background includes five years of practice supporting people with attachment and trauma-related issues. She draws on client-centred ways of working to keep the person’s priorities at the centre. Solution-focused techniques are used when clients want short-term, goal-oriented work.
Common areas Hilary addresses include low self-esteem, anger, intimacy worries and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar and other mood challenges, and those navigating separation or blended family pressures. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is listed among her areas of focus.
Hilary balances a private practice with other commitments and can discuss either fixed or flexible weekly sessions. She asks new clients to book via the platform so availability and scheduling can be confirmed during an initial conversation.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy helps people look at how early relationships affect current patterns. It can be useful for concerns about trust, closeness and repeated relationship difficulties. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, giving time to talk while the counsellor reflects and supports personal insight. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes and clear goals to move forward quickly.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and then suggest whether attachment-focused work, client-centred listening, or a solution-focused plan is most helpful. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify them here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep continuity of care when life is disrupted. It can also allow shorter check-ins or non-video options when people need a simpler setup. Registered or accredited professionals aim to match timing and style to everyday life and practical goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Hilary commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or parenting worries. Her listed areas also include grief, addiction, self-esteem, ADHD and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and non-judgemental and rooted in listening to the person. Sessions focus on making sense of feelings and finding practical steps to manage them.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings supporting a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is BACP registered and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged and paid for?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.